For a solo snack or something to take with you, a small individually wrapped bag makes the amount you have to hand immediately clear. A larger bag is better suited to sharing, while a resealable tub works for several snack moments. Whatever the pack format, always check the ingredients and nutritional information for the specific variety.
If you want a clearly defined amount for a late-night snack or want to take crisps with you, consider small individual bags. METRO Deutschland, for example, sells funny-frisch Chipsfrisch in packs of separate 40-g bags. Whether one bag is the right amount for you is a personal choice.
If seasoning or texture is what matters most, compare specific varieties. Alongside salted and paprika crisps, you’ll find options such as cheese and onion flavours and stacked crisps. Ingredients and allergen information can vary from one variety to another.
If you’re choosing crisps for several evenings or to share, compare larger bags with resealable packs. You can compare net weight, ingredients and nutritional information for the specific packs; a large bag doesn’t dictate how much you have for a single snack.
First, decide whether you want an individual pack, crisps to share or a resealable tub. Then choose the variety you’d like and check the information on its packaging.
| Criterion | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size and portability | Check the grams per bag and the number of bags in a multipack. If you’re buying a tub, check that it’s resealable. | If I’m snacking on the go or don’t want to eat from a large bag at night, a clearly defined pack size is helpful. Around 40% of consumers put this need first. |
| Flavour and ingredients | Check the seasoning for the specific variety, along with the ingredients list and allergen information. Don’t assume stacked crisps are the same as traditional potato crisps. | I’m mainly looking for a particular flavour or texture in my snack, without overlooking ingredients that matter to me. Around 30% of consumers put this need first. |
| Pack size and stocking up | Compare net weight and the pack’s closure. Compare energy, fat and salt for different products on a per 100 g basis. | I want to have crisps ready for several snack moments or to share, and decide for myself how much to serve each time. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this need. |
An individual bag limits the amount it contains, but doesn’t tell you anything by itself about the energy, fat or salt content of the variety.
Check the nutritional information per 100 g and, if provided, per bag. When comparing values per portion, make sure you also take account of the portion size stated for each product.
Flavour names don’t reveal every ingredient. For example, Lorenz lists sweet whey powder and cheese powder containing milk in its Crunchips Cheese & Onion.
If you have an allergy or follow a particular diet, check the ingredients list and allergen information for the variety you’re actually buying.
A value per portion refers to a different amount from a value per 100 g, so comparing the two directly can be misleading.
When comparing products, use the figures per 100 g. Then, for your snack, consider how much you actually want to eat.
REWE and EDEKA note that images or packaging information may differ for specific crisp products. EDEKA also says availability can vary between stores.
Check the pack and its labelling before you buy. If you’re planning a shop, also check availability at the store you intend to visit.
Lorenz offers classic Crunchips, among other products, as well as Stackers in a resealable tub. Pack format and recipe should be considered for each variety individually.
For this choice, funny-frisch offers options including individual Chipsfrisch bags and the separate Ofen Chips product range.
Chio offers potato crisps in a range of flavours. Choose a specific flavour together with its ingredients in mind.
The salted ja! potato crisps in a 200-g bag are one example of a larger pack whose details you can compare with other varieties.
GUT&GÜNSTIG paprika crisps are another example of a 200-g bag to consider if you want to compare the ingredients and nutritional information of larger packs.
This selection includes a multipack of four small bags of potato crisps, two individual 60-g packs and a product described as a potato snack. Compare pack sizes and varieties rather than treating all three products as equivalent single portions.
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The four individually wrapped bags are handy if you want to choose one for a snack or take crisps with you.
Check the nutritional information and ingredients on the current pack for your chosen variety; the bag size alone doesn’t tell you its nutritional value.
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This 60-g bag is worth considering if you’re looking for potato crisps with a honey butter flavour in an individual pack.
The pack size isn’t necessarily the amount you’ll eat. Check the nutritional information for the amount you plan to have and, if you have a milk allergy, check the current ingredients and allergen information.
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This 60-g bag of seasoned potato snacks is an option if you’re specifically after a potato snack rather than traditional potato crisps.
Check the nutritional information for the amount you plan to eat. If you have allergies, the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack are essential, particularly regarding wheat, soya and celery.
No. A small bag simply makes the amount it contains clear. Whether you want to eat it is up to you; ingredients and nutritional information still matter when comparing varieties.
Nutritional information per 100 g is useful for comparing different crisps, as it relates to the same amount. Information per portion can also help you work out how your planned snack fits in, as long as you take note of the portion size given.
No. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying. Details can vary by variety or pack; for example, Lorenz lists milk ingredients in Crunchips Cheese & Onion.
No. How a product is made doesn’t, on its own, tell you which variety best matches your preferences. funny-frisch describes its Ofen Chips as baked rather than fried. To choose a specific product, compare nutritional information per 100 g, as well as salt, ingredients and pack size.