If you want to hand out potato crisps to several people on the way to the Christmas market, individual 40-g bags or a multipack are handy: everyone can have their own sealed bag. If you’re sharing crisps when you get there, a larger bag may be enough. For either option, check the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g, and check the actual number of individual bags in a multipack.
If everyone in your group needs their own bag to enjoy on the way, check the weight of each individual bag. funny-frisch sells Chipsfrisch Hungarian in 40-g bags and in a pack described as 4 × 40 g; one retailer offers Chio Red Paprika in a pack of twelve 40-g bags.
If you need to avoid milk ingredients or want a vegan flavour, check the labelling on the specific product. Chio describes Ready Salted as vegan and gluten-free; Lorenz lists milk ingredients in the ingredients for Cheese & Onion.
If you’re choosing between classic potato crisps and other savoury snacks, compare the energy, fat and salt per 100 g. The North Rhine-Westphalia Consumer Advice Centre points out that a lower fat content does not automatically mean fewer calories.
A good choice if: You want to take potato crisps with you and hand out sealed bags individually.
Worth noting: For the pack described by REWE as 4 × 40 g, the stated number of servings differs from the product description. Check the number of individual bags on the pack.
A good choice if: Several people are snacking together straight away and don’t need separate bags. Chio sells Red Paprika and Ready Salted in 150-g bags.
Worth noting: A 150-g bag is not a single serving; the 30-g serving stated by Chio does not refer to the whole bag.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Pack format | Check the weight of each bag and, for multipacks, the number of individual bags shown on the packaging. | If I want to share crisps while I’m out, I need sealed bags rather than a communal bag that’s already been opened. This pack format is likely to be the main consideration for around 42% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the specific flavour. | If people in the group have different dietary requirements, I want to know which flavour is suitable before I shop. Ingredients and allergens are the main consideration for around 33% of consumers. |
| Nutritional information and product type | Compare energy, fat and salt per 100 g, and check that the product is actually potato crisps. | If I’m choosing between classic potato crisps and other savoury snacks, I want to compare their nutritional information on a like-for-like basis. Around 25% of consumers are likely to prioritise this comparison. |
For some 150-g bags, Chio also gives nutritional values per 30-g serving. If you eat more or less than that, those figures won’t reflect the nutritional values for the amount you’ve actually eaten.
Start by comparing flavours using the nutritional information per 100 g, then take into account how much of the bag you’ll eat.
According to the ingredients list, Lorenz Cheese & Onion contains sweet whey powder and cheese powder made from milk. Chio Ready Salted, on the other hand, lists potatoes, vegetable oils and salt. Ingredients vary by flavour.
If you have allergies or specific dietary requirements, read the labelling on the bag you’re actually buying.
The North Rhine-Westphalia Consumer Advice Centre points out that a lower fat content does not automatically mean a lower energy content. The type of raw ingredient alone is not enough to make a general judgement about different crisps, either.
Compare energy, fat and salt per 100 g when choosing between potato crisps and other savoury snacks.
A bag shown online may not be available at the store where you’re shopping for the Christmas market.
If you need a particular pack size, check the range at your chosen store or see whether collection is available.
For Chipsfrisch Hungarian, funny-frisch lists both 40 g and 4 × 40 g pack formats. The brand also sells Oven Chips as a separate product range.
Chio sells Red Paprika and Ready Salted in 150-g bags. One retailer also offers Red Paprika in a pack of twelve 40-g bags.
The ingredient information varies between Lorenz flavours; EDEKA24 also sells Naturals Lightly Salted in an 80-g bag.
REWE lists funny-frisch Chipsfrisch Hungarian in 40-g bags and in a pack described as 4 × 40 g. REWE is a retailer here, not a crisp brand.
EDEKA24 features potato crisps from various brands as well as own-label products. In this context, EDEKA is a retailer, not a single crisp manufacturer.
This selection features a multipack of potato crisps described as 4 × 40 g – a handy format if you want to take individual bags with you or hand them out while you’re out and about.
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The pack description, 4 × 40 g, makes this a handy option for taking individual bags of crisps with you and sharing them out. Before buying, check the number of individual bags on the pack: for a retailer listing with the same description, the stated number of servings differs from the product description.
Check the weight of each bag and, for multipacks, the number of individual bags – don’t rely on the stated serving size alone. funny-frisch Chipsfrisch Hungarian is sold in 40-g bags and in a pack described as 4 × 40 g; for the latter, check the packaging to confirm the actual number of individual bags.
Compare the energy, fat and salt per 100 g so that different bag sizes are measured on the same basis. You can then compare any additional serving information with the amount that will actually be eaten.
No. Neither the way they’re made nor the type of raw ingredient alone determines whether they’re right for your shop. The North Rhine-Westphalia Consumer Advice Centre points out that less fat does not automatically mean fewer calories; if you want sealed individual portions, you’ll also need to check the specific pack format.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the specific pack. Chio describes Ready Salted as vegan and gluten-free, while Lorenz lists milk ingredients in Cheese & Onion; such information does not automatically apply to other flavours from the same brand.