One snack on the go
If you want to pop a sealed bag in your bag before you leave, check the weight of each bag. Jumbo lists a pack of Lay's Paprika with 20 individual 40 g bags.
Who are these pack types suited to?
Snacking at different times
If you’d like to be able to reseal the pack, the 125 g Lay's Max Paprika Snackbox is one option. PLUS describes this tube as resealable, with a wide opening; the contents aren’t divided into individual portions in advance.
Putting together a quick breakfast
If you’re looking for more than a savoury snack, choose breakfast ingredients that suit your morning too. The Voedingscentrum lists options such as wholemeal bread, porridge and yoghurt with fruit for breakfast.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether you want to take a pre-portioned amount with you or snack from one pack throughout the day. Then compare the nutritional information with the amount you’ll actually eat.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
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| A set amount to take with you | Check the number of individual bags and the weight of each one. Jumbo lists Lay's Paprika as 20 × 40 g. | When I’m in a hurry, I want to grab one sealed bag without taking anything out of a larger pack. For around 42% of consumers, having a pre-portioned amount is the top priority. |
| Resealability | Check whether the pack is resealable and how much the full contents weigh. PLUS lists the Lay's Max Paprika Snackbox as a resealable 125 g tube. | If you want to snack at different times, you’ll probably prefer a pack you can close in between. Resealability is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Its role at breakfast | Read the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving, where provided, and think about what else you’ll eat. The Voedingscentrum gives breakfast examples that include wholegrain products and fruit. | If crisps could end up being my breakfast, I want to think first about what other breakfast ingredients I’ll take with me. Around 25% of consumers say putting together a breakfast is their top priority. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a snack box is one portion
According to PLUS, the Lay's Max Paprika Snackbox contains 125 g. The tube can be resealed, but the contents aren’t divided into individual portions.
Choose an individual bag if you want to take a set amount with you without measuring it out. If you choose the snack box, decide for yourself how much to take out each time.
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Treating crisps as a complete breakfast
According to the Voedingscentrum, a 40 g bowl of crisps in assorted flavours contains an average of 214 kcal, 1,6 g of fibre and 2,5 g of protein. These aren’t nutritional values for every paprika crisp, and on their own they don’t tell you how your whole breakfast is made up.
If breakfast is your main priority, also look at options listed by the Voedingscentrum, such as wholemeal bread or yoghurt with fruit. You can have crisps as a separate savoury snack if you like.
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Relying only on online allergen information
If you need to check ingredients, the label on the specific pack is important. The Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit explains that allergens are listed in the ingredients list on prepacked foods.
Check the current label before eating the crisps, especially if you need to avoid an allergen.
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Assuming every sharing bag contains only paprika crisps
The Lay's sharing bag listed by ALDI contains 15 bags of 25 g, with paprika, ready salted and Bugles Nacho Cheese.
Choose this mix only if you’re happy with different flavours. If you want paprika only, check the flavour mix or choose a pack that specifically contains paprika bags.
Brands to consider
Lay's
Jumbo lists individual 40 g bags of paprika crisps; PLUS lists a resealable 125 g Max Paprika Snackbox.
- There are packs for one sealed bag and for opening several times.
- The Lay's sharing bag listed by ALDI, 15 × 25 g, also contains ready salted crisps and Bugles Nacho Cheese.
Smiths
Jumbo lists Smiths Sticks Paprika in a 100 g pack: a different type of snack from regular potato crisps.
- An option if you’re specifically looking for paprika sticks.
- The pack listed isn’t a multipack of individual bags. Jumbo lists milk and sulphur dioxide/sulphites as allergens.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists AH Proteine crisps paprika, 70 g, in its protein snacks category. Compare this product as a crisp, rather than assuming it’s the same type of snack as paprika potato crisps.
- The pack listed contains 70 g.
- Check the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific product before comparing it with potato crisps.
Sun Snacks
ALDI lists Sun Snacks sharing bags in a pack of 15 × 25 g, with ready salted and paprika flavours.
- Individual bags make it easy to take one pack with you.
- The sharing bag listed doesn’t contain paprika crisps exclusively.
Snack Day
Lidl lists Snack Day Paprika crisps in a 250 g pack for in-store purchase.
- A paprika crisp option if you want to take an amount from a larger bag yourself.
- The pack listed isn’t made up of individual bags to take with you.
Paprika snacks at Joybuy
These products range from a multipack of 40 g packs to bags weighing 100 to 200 g. For a morning on the go, choose based on how much you want to take with you; if needed, you can divide a larger bag into portions yourself.
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Pringles Red Pepper Flavoured Potato Chips, 12 × 40 g
If you want to take one individual pack with you, this multipack contains twelve 40 g packs. If you have allergies, check the ingredients on the current packaging.
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Lay's Sensations Red Sweet Paprika, 150 g
If you want to take less than the full contents of this bag, decide for yourself how much to pack. Check the nutritional information on the packaging for the amount you’re taking.
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Lay's Paprika Chips, 200 g
This larger bag is a good fit if you want to portion out paprika crisps at home to take with you. Check the packaging if individual portions are important to you.
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Croky paprika crisps, 200 g
If you want to take a snack for later from a larger bag, decide on the amount in advance. Use the current label to compare nutritional values per 100 g and per portion accurately.
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Lay's Chips Paprika, 100 g
The 100 g bag is an option if you want to choose how much to take with you. Check the packaging if a pre-portioned amount or resealability is essential for you.
Frequently asked questions
Are paprika crisps a complete quick breakfast on their own?
No. If you want to put together a breakfast based on the Voedingscentrum’s examples, don’t choose crisps on their own. It lists options such as wholemeal bread, porridge and yoghurt with fruit; you can have crisps alongside these as a savoury snack.
Is a snack box the same as a portion pack?
No. According to PLUS, the 125 g Lay's Max Paprika Snackbox is resealable, but it isn’t divided into individual portions. If you want to take one pre-packed bag with you, look for a multipack with individually wrapped portions, such as the 40 g Lay's Paprika bags listed by Jumbo.
How do I check allergens in paprika snacks?
Read the ingredients list on the current packaging of the specific product. According to the Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit, allergens are listed on the label of prepacked foods; for example, Jumbo lists milk and sulphur dioxide/sulphites in Smiths Sticks Paprika.