For a work-from-home lunch where several people are sharing from one bowl, a 250–335 g bag of potato crisps is a good fit among the pack sizes reviewed. If you’re serving dip, a 300 g bag of tortilla chips is another option; for a shorter break or individual portions, a tube or multipack may be more suitable. Decide how much you want to serve beforehand, and compare the ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging.
If housemates, a partner or visitors are joining you for lunch, you can serve crisps from one bag in a bowl. Jumbo and Albert Heijn product examples include bags of potato crisps weighing 250–335 g; Jumbo also lists a 300 g bag of tortilla chips. Choose the size based on how many people are eating, not just the ‘sharing bag’ label.
If you want to serve crisps alongside lunch without leaving the whole bag on the table, check the portion information on the packaging. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 215 kcal and 0.53 g of salt as an example for an average 40 g bowl of crisps; for the product you buy, refer to the values on its own label.
If everyone is having their own pack during a break, a multipack may be more practical than opening one large bag. A tube is another option for a smaller shared break if you want to close the packaging afterwards. If you’re serving a snack mix, check the ingredients and allergens for each type.
First decide whether you want to fill one bowl, serve something with dip or hand out individual packs. Then check the pack size and nutritional information for the variety you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Portion and occasion | Compare the bag size with the portion size on the label. For a shared lunch, put the amount you want to serve in a bowl. | If I’m serving crisps with lunch, I want to choose how much goes on the table rather than eating straight from the bag. Portion control is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information | Check energy, fat and salt per 100 g and, where shown, per portion. Don’t consider a ‘reduced fat’ claim in isolation from the other values. | When I’m choosing between two varieties of crisps, I want to compare their nutritional values on the same basis. This is the most important consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
| How you’ll share them | Choose between one bag for a bowl, tortilla chips with dip, a tube for a shorter break or individual packs. | If everyone at the table needs something different, I mainly want to choose a format that works for serving. The way they’re shared is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Familiar variety and pack size | Check whether they’re potato crisps, tortilla chips or stacked crisps, and how many grams the pack contains. | I want to serve a familiar flavour or type of crisp, while also checking that the pack is right for the number of people eating. This combination is the deciding factor for around 17% of consumers. |
A 300 g bag is intended to be divided into more than one portion. For Lay's Naturel 300 g, Jumbo lists a 30 g portion; Albert Heijn gives a 25 g portion for AH Ribbelchips Naturel 250 g.
Put out a bowl and decide how many crisps to serve before you start. Use the portion information on the pack you’re actually buying.
Albert Heijn compares the fat content of AH Ribbelchips Naturel Minder Vet with that of its regular Ribbelchips Naturel. The reduced-fat variety also comes in a different pack size: 150 g compared with 250 g.
When comparing these varieties, check the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, paying particular attention to fat, saturated fat and salt.
Pringles Netherlands lists wheat flour as an ingredient in Pringles Original and states that it may contain milk and soya. The ingredients in other types of crisps may differ.
If you have allergies, check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack before serving the crisps.
Lay's offers classic crisps, ridged varieties and multipacks, among other options. Lay's Naturel 300 g is an example of a larger bag for sharing from one bowl.
According to Pringles Netherlands, Pringles Original is available in 165 g, 70 g and 40 g tubes. The 165 g tube is better suited to a smaller shared break than filling one large bowl.
Jumbo’s range includes 250 g bags of potato crisps, 335 g bags of ridged crisps and 300 g bags of tortilla chips. These are different types of crisps, not interchangeable varieties.
Albert Heijn lists AH Ribbelchips Naturel 250 g and a reduced-fat version at 150 g. This difference in pack size matters when you’re serving several people.
Snack Day is Lidl’s snack brand, with plain, paprika, bolognese and cheese and onion crisps among its range.
These Joybuy products offer different ways to share: a bag for one bowl, a tube for a shorter break and packs with individual portions. Choose the format that suits how you want to serve them; a multipack isn’t one large sharing bag.
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A bag of crisps to serve in one bowl for several people. It contains 300 g; check the portion information and nutritional details on the pack if you want to work out how much to serve per person.
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An option if you want to hand out individual packs instead of filling one bowl. The pack contains 12 units of 40 g; check the packaging for this variety for its ingredients and nutritional information.
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A tube is an alternative to a large bag for a smaller shared break. This Pringles Original contains 165 g; Pringles Netherlands lists wheat flour as an ingredient and states that it may contain milk and soya. If you have allergies, and to check the nutritional values, refer to the current label.
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If you want to share crisps between different breaks or groups, three separate tubes offer a different format from one large sharing bag. This pack contains 3 tubes of 165 g each. If you have allergies, check the information on the tube packaging.
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Suitable for handing out individual packs, rather than filling one large bowl with crisps. The box contains 15 packs of Lay's, Cheetos and Bugles snacks. Check the contents, nutritional information and allergens on each individual pack for each type of snack.
Check the net weight, portion size, nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, ingredients, allergens and storage instructions. This is especially important when sharing crisps with others: the packaging for the variety you’ve chosen should provide the details about its ingredients and allergens.
According to Pringles Netherlands, Pringles Original contains wheat flour. If you have an allergy, always check the ingredients and allergens on the pack you’re buying; the manufacturer also states that it may contain milk and soya.
Seal the pack properly after use and store the crisps in a dry place. For AH Ribbelchips Naturel, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a dark, dry place; for other varieties, follow the storage instructions on their own packaging.
No. Treat the contents of the bag as an amount to share, and decide separately how much you’ll serve. Portion sizes vary by product: Jumbo lists a 30 g portion for Lay's Naturel 300 g, while Albert Heijn gives a 25 g portion for AH Ribbelchips Naturel 250 g.
