For a calorie-conscious office lunch, first compare the energy per 100 g, then decide how much you’ll actually take with you. funny-frisch lists 405 kcal per 100 g for Ofen Chips Paprika, while REWE lists 450 kcal for Lay’s Chips aus dem Ofen Gesalzen. The classic crisps from EDEKA and Lorenz considered here contain 517 and 538 kcal per 100 g respectively, according to their product information. Choosing an oven-baked option doesn’t make portion size any less important: also check the salt, ingredients and allergen information on the pack you buy.
You’d like to take crisps with your lunch, while keeping track of how much you actually eat. Of the products compared, funny-frisch and REWE list their oven-baked options at 405 and 450 kcal per 100 g respectively; the classic examples from EDEKA and Lorenz are higher.
You’re looking for a potato snack with less listed fat than the classic crisps considered here. Compare energy and salt per 100 g as well as fat: the information from funny-frisch and REWE shows that one nutritional value alone doesn’t tell the whole story.
You need to know which ingredients and allergen information matter for your choice before you shop. The product information from funny-frisch, REWE and Lorenz varies; always rely on the labelling on the pack you buy.
Start by comparing nutritional values on the same basis: per 100 g. Then think about how much you want to pack for lunch and whether ingredients or allergen information affect your choice.
| Criteria | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Energy and portion size | Compare kcal per 100 g and work out the value for the amount you plan to eat. funny-frisch lists 122 kcal for a 30 g portion of Ofen Chips Paprika. | If I pack crisps as a small side, I want to be able to assess both their nutritional value and my portion. For around 39% of consumers, this comparison of energy and portion size is the main priority. |
| Fat content | Compare fat and energy per 100 g. If a product says “less fat”, check what it is being compared with. | If you’re mainly looking for a lower-fat option, you’ll want to judge how much it still feels like a crisp for yourself, rather than relying on a marketing claim alone. Around 31% of consumers prioritise this comparison when choosing. |
| Salt, ingredients and allergens | Read the salt information and the ingredients and allergen labelling on the specific pack. | If particular ingredients are important to me, the words “oven-baked” or “organic” aren’t enough. Around 15% of consumers put ingredients, salt and allergens first. |
| Amount for the working day | Check the net weight and, if needed, portion out a single serving into a resealable container beforehand. | For my break, I want to take a set amount rather than eat from an opened bag. This practical approach to portioning is the top priority for around 15% of consumers. |
funny-frisch and REWE list their oven-baked crisps at 405 and 450 kcal per 100 g respectively. The cooking method alone doesn’t tell you how much energy is in the portion you eat.
Compare the energy per 100 g and calculate it for the amount you plan to pack.
funny-frisch lists 9.2 g of fat in Ofen Chips Paprika, but also 1.6 g of salt per 100 g. A lower fat value doesn’t tell you about salt or ingredients.
Read the full nutritional information and ingredients list before choosing an option.
The pack size doesn’t define a portion. For funny-frisch Ofen Chips Paprika, the manufacturer lists 122 kcal per 30 g portion.
Measure out the amount you want before your working day and reseal the rest for later.
Recipes and ‘may contain’ information vary. Lorenz also points out that recipe changes mean different labelling may appear on Crunchips packs in shops.
If you have allergies, check the ingredients and allergen labelling on every pack you buy.
Ofen Chips Paprika are baked potato snacks that you can compare with classic potato crisps.
Chips aus dem Ofen Gesalzen is an oven-baked option made with potato flakes, as described by REWE.
Potato crisps with sea salt are an example here of classic potato crisps.
Crunchips Paprika are another classic crisp option to use for comparing nutritional values.
Chips Red Paprika are a classic crisp option with a listed portion size.
Here are two different potato snacks to consider for a planned office break: packaged potato sticks and oven-baked crisps. Sticks aren’t classic potato crisps; for both products, it’s worth checking the nutritional information and labelling on the specific pack before buying.
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The 27 g pack gives you a set amount for your office break. These are potato sticks, not classic potato crisps; check the nutritional and allergen information on the pack.
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These oven-baked crisps are an option if you’d prefer potato crisps rather than sticks for your break. The 115 g pack isn’t a single portion. Check the nutritional values and allergen information for this Smoky BBQ variety on the pack; you can’t simply apply the information for the separately described Ofen Chips Paprika variety.
No, the word “oven-baked” alone doesn’t tell you the energy content. funny-frisch lists 405 kcal per 100 g for Ofen Chips Paprika, while REWE lists 450 kcal per 100 g for Lay’s Chips aus dem Ofen Gesalzen. Compare these figures with other products on the same basis and take your actual portion into account.
Choose an amount that goes with your lunch rather than treating the pack size as a portion. As an example, funny-frisch lists 122 kcal per 30 g for Ofen Chips Paprika; this manufacturer’s portion isn’t a general recommendation for how much to eat.
The ingredients and allergen labelling on the pack you buy is what matters. For Ofen Chips Paprika, funny-frisch lists possible traces of sesame, milk and wheat; REWE lists wheat flour as an ingredient in Lay’s Chips aus dem Ofen Gesalzen. Information for other varieties or older packaging isn’t a substitute for checking the pack.
No, that kind of claim doesn’t replace comparing the nutritional values. Germany’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Regional Identity explains that nutrition claims in Germany must meet the requirements of the EU Health Claims Regulation. For your lunch, also check energy, fat and salt per 100 g, as well as the amount you plan to eat.