Who is this comparison for?

Vegan shoppers comparing kcal

You’re looking for paprika crisps with confirmed vegan status and comparing the kcal per 100 g. Then you can check how much you actually plan to eat.

Vegan shoppers who also check allergens

As well as checking the vegan claim, you want to know which ingredients and allergens are listed on the packaging. A lower energy value won’t answer that question.

Snackers weighing up nutritional values

You’re comparing more than just kcal: you’re also looking at salt, fat, saturated fat and fibre in similar paprika snacks.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start by checking the vegan status, then compare the nutritional information per 100 g. Use the portion size to relate the figures to how much you plan to snack on.

What to consider What to check when buying Who should consider this?
Kcal and portion size Compare the kcal per 100 g, then consider how much you plan to eat. According to Plein.nl, FOOD2SMILE lists 403 kcal per 100 g; Albert Heijn lists 477 kcal per 100 g for AH Biologisch Chips paprika. If I want vegan paprika crisps and kcal are my main concern, I want to compare bags on the same basis. For around 42% of consumers, vegan status and kcal are the top priorities.
Vegan status and allergens Read the current vegan claim, ingredients list and allergen information; a vegetarian label doesn’t confirm that a product is vegan. If I need to avoid certain ingredients, a low kcal value doesn’t answer my question. For around 33% of consumers, checking vegan status and allergens comes first.
Salt and other nutritional values Compare salt, fat, saturated fat and fibre per 100 g. According to the product listings, FOOD2SMILE contains 2,00 g of salt per 100 g and Lay's Chips Paprika contains 0,65 g per 100 g. I don’t want to choose based on one figure if salt and other nutritional values matter more to me. Around 25% of consumers give this consideration top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming less fat means a product is vegan

    According to Albert Heijn, Chio Oven chips paprika lists 405 kcal per 100 g and is labelled vegetarian, not vegan. The product information lists barley and says it may contain milk and soya, among other things.

    If you’re choosing a vegan product, check the current label and ingredients list. If you have an allergy, read the full allergen information too.

  • Comparing kcal alone

    The product listings show that FOOD2SMILE contains 403 kcal and 2,00 g of salt per 100 g. Joybuy lists 503 kcal and 0,65 g of salt per 100 g for Lay's Chips Paprika. So, in this case, a lower energy value doesn’t also mean less salt.

    Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and decide which factors matter most for your purchase.

  • Reading Nutri-Score as a vegan or health label

    According to the Dutch government, Nutri-Score helps you compare the nutritional composition of similar types of products. It doesn’t confirm whether paprika crisps are vegan, and it doesn’t make a snack healthy in itself.

    Only use the score to compare similar products, and check vegan status and allergens separately.

Brands and products to compare

These examples show why kcal, salt and vegan status need to be checked separately. The values shown apply to the specific products, not to every crisp made by each brand.

FOOD2SMILE

FOOD2SMILE Chips Paprika is a popped paprika snack made with soya and potato, which Plein.nl lists as vegan.

  • The product listing gives 403 kcal, 10,6 g of fat and 8,4 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The same listing gives 2,00 g of salt per 100 g, so compare salt separately from kcal.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both AH Chips paprika and AH Biologisch Chips paprika as vegan.

  • According to Albert Heijn, the organic version contains 477 kcal and 1,2 g of salt per 100 g.
  • For the regular version, Albert Heijn lists 523 kcal and 0,8 g of salt per 100 g. Here, the version with fewer kcal has more salt.

Chio

Chio Oven chips paprika is an oven-baked potato snack that Albert Heijn labels vegetarian.

  • The product information lists 405 kcal and 9,2 g of fat per 100 g.
  • Its vegan status is not confirmed. The information lists barley and says it may contain milk, sesame, soya and wheat, among other things.

Lay's

The Joybuy listing for Lay's Chips Paprika 100 g labels this version vegan.

  • The listed nutritional values are 503 kcal and 0,65 g of salt per 100 g.
  • Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika is a different version. The information for the classic crisps doesn’t confirm the vegan status or nutritional values of that version.

GoPure

Ekoplaza describes GoPure Classic chips paprika as organic and vegan.

  • The product listing gives 505 kcal per 100 g.
  • If fewer kcal are your main priority, compare this energy value per 100 g with other vegan options.

Paprika crisps at Joybuy

This Joybuy selection features classic paprika crisps with an explicit vegan claim. If you’re mainly looking for a lower energy value, compare their kcal and salt with other types of products.

Lay's Chips Paprika, 100 g bag

Lay's Chips Paprika 100 g

For anyone looking for classic paprika crisps and wanting to compare vegan status, kcal and salt: the product listing labels this version vegan.

Per 100 g, Joybuy lists 503 kcal, 0,65 g of salt and 5,3 g of fibre. Check the current packaging for the ingredients, vegan claim and nutritional information for the amount you plan to eat.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

How do I compare kcal in different paprika crisps?

First compare the kcal per 100 g, then consider how much you plan to eat. According to the product listings, FOOD2SMILE contains 403 kcal per 100 g, AH Biologisch Chips paprika 477 kcal and regular AH Chips paprika 523 kcal. These figures alone don’t tell you anything about the portion you choose.

Are paprika crisps with less fat automatically vegan?

No, a claim about fat doesn’t confirm vegan status. Albert Heijn labels Chio Oven chips paprika vegetarian and says the product may contain milk and soya, among other things. Check the current ingredients list and vegan claim before choosing it as a vegan product.

Where can I find allergen information on packaged crisps?

Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens designated by law must be listed on the label and clearly identifiable in the ingredients list.

Can Nutri-Score help me choose vegan paprika crisps?

According to the Dutch government, Nutri-Score can help you compare the nutritional composition of similar types of products. The score doesn’t confirm vegan status, so check the product information separately.

Do I still need to read the label if I’ve compared nutritional values online?

Yes. Before buying, check the current packaging for ingredients, allergens, the vegan claim and nutritional values. Albert Heijn notes in its product information that these details can change.