Pack-size comparers
If you regularly buy crisps for your coffee break, a simple salted variety or an own-brand option could be just right. Check that the pack size suits the portion you have in mind.
Which crisps are right for you?
Snack fans who like to watch their portions
If you want to keep an eye on the energy and fat in your portion, compare the nutritional values per 100 g and the suggested serving size. The NRW Consumer Advice Centre points out that lower-fat alternatives to crisps don’t necessarily contain fewer calories.
Shoppers with specific ingredient requirements
If you need to avoid certain ingredients or allergens, check the information for the specific flavour. For example, the ingredients in Lorenz Crunchips Paprika and EDEKA GUT&GÜNSTIG Paprika-Riffelchips differ from those in simple salted varieties.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether a simple salted variety, a particular flavour or the nutritional values of an oven-baked option matter most to you. Then compare the information on the same basis across the specific packs you’re considering.
Own-brand potato crisps
A good choice if: You’re looking for a classic variety and want a pack size that suits your coffee breaks.
Bear in mind: Ingredients vary by flavour. For example, EDEKA lists wheat in its GUT&GÜNSTIG Paprika-Riffelchips.
Classic branded crisps
A good choice if: You have a particular flavour in mind, such as Lorenz Crunchips Paprika, funny-frisch Chipsfrisch ungarisch or Chio Ready Salted.
Bear in mind: The ingredients and nutritional values vary between these varieties. A salted option doesn’t represent all the flavoured varieties from the same brand.
Oven-baked crisps
A good choice if: You want to compare the energy and fat content of a baked variety with classic crisps.
Bear in mind: funny-frisch lists 405 kcal, 9.2 g fat and 1.6 g salt per 100 g for its Ofen Chips Paprika. A lower fat content doesn’t mean you can overlook salt and ingredients.
| What matters to you | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Pack size | Weight and suitable portion size; EDEKA lists a 200-g pack of GUT&GÜNSTIG Riffelchips Salz. | I buy crisps for regular breaks and want to choose a pack whose contents I can portion easily. For around 37% of consumers, finding the right pack size is the priority. |
| Energy and fat | kcal, fat and salt per 100 g, as well as the portion you’re planning to have. | If I only want a small afternoon portion, I want to compare the nutritional values of different varieties on the same basis. Around 27% of consumers prioritise energy and fat. |
| Flavour and recipe | Your preferred flavour and the ingredients for that particular variety. | For my coffee break, I want either a simple salted variety or a particular flavour, rather than just any variety from the same brand. This is the most important consideration for around 18% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Highlighted allergens and precautionary ‘may contain’ statements on the pack you’re buying. | If I need to avoid an ingredient, the information for that specific variety is what matters to me. Around 18% of consumers put finding the right recipe first. |
Common mistakes when choosing
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Confusing a bigger pack with a suitable portion
A bigger bag contains more crisps than you may want for a single coffee break.
Compare the pack weights and think about how you’ll portion out the contents before you buy.
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Assuming ‘oven-baked’ tells you everything about the nutritional value
The NRW Consumer Advice Centre points out that lower-fat alternatives to crisps don’t necessarily contain fewer calories. Salt is another factor to compare separately.
Compare the energy, fat and salt per 100 g for the specific varieties, and check the ingredients list too.
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Assuming one variety represents all crisps from a brand
Lorenz lists milk ingredients in Crunchips Paprika, while EDEKA lists wheat in GUT&GÜNSTIG Paprika-Riffelchips. So the information for a different variety won’t answer your questions about ingredients.
For every flavour, check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and ‘may contain’ statements on the pack you’re actually buying.
Brands to help you decide
Lorenz
Crunchips includes paprika-flavoured options for shoppers looking for a particular classic crisp.
- Lorenz lists 538 kcal, 34 g fat and 1.3 g salt per 100 g for Crunchips Paprika.
- Crunchips Paprika contains milk ingredients. Lorenz advises checking the ingredients list on the relevant pack in case the recipe has changed.
funny-frisch
The range includes classic Chipsfrisch varieties and oven-baked crisps; compare the information for each flavour individually.
- funny-frisch lists 533 kcal and 33 g fat per 100 g for Chipsfrisch ungarisch, and 405 kcal and 9.2 g fat per 100 g for Ofen Chips Paprika.
- According to funny-frisch, Ofen Chips Paprika contains 1.6 g salt per 100 g. Check the ingredients and ‘may contain’ statements too.
Chio
Chio Ready Salted is a classic salted variety for shoppers who prefer it to a flavoured option.
- Chio lists potatoes, vegetable oils and salt as the ingredients in Ready Salted.
- According to Chio, Ready Salted contains 539 kcal and 34 g fat per 100 g; a short ingredients list doesn’t tell you anything about these values.
EDEKA / GUT&GÜNSTIG
This own brand includes salted and paprika-flavoured ridged crisps.
- EDEKA lists a 200 g pack size for GUT&GÜNSTIG Riffelchips Salz, along with 542 kcal, 33.6 g fat and 1.2 g salt per 100 g.
- According to EDEKA, the paprika-flavoured ridged crisps contain wheat. Check each variety and its pack information separately.
Lidl
Lidl is another place to compare potato crisps in different flavours in store.
- You can compare the pack sizes and labelling of the varieties actually on offer.
- Check the range at your chosen store and the information on the specific pack.
REWE
REWE is another option for comparing own-brand and branded crisps in your local store.
- Compare pack sizes, ingredients and nutritional information across the varieties on offer.
- Make your choice based on the information for the specific variety, not just the supermarket’s own brand.
Potato crisps for your coffee break at Joybuy
This selection includes classic potato crisps in salted and flavoured varieties. For your coffee break, start by comparing the flavour and pack size, then check the nutritional and ingredient information on the specific pack.
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Pringles Original Salted, 185 g
A salted option if you don’t want extra flavouring with your coffee-break snack. The tube contains 185 g; check the ingredients and allergens on the pack.
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Funny-Frisch Chili & Red Pepper, 150 g
A flavoured option for your coffee break if you’d prefer chilli and red pepper to a plain salted variety. The pack contains 150 g; check the ingredients and allergens for this variety.
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Funny-Frisch Riffels Naturell Crinkle Cut, 150 g
Ridged, plain crisps if you like the shape and prefer a variety without additional flavouring. The pack contains 150 g; check the information on the bag you buy.
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Funny-Frisch Chipsfrisch ungarisch, 150 g
A classic flavoured variety if you fancy Chipsfrisch ungarisch with your coffee break. The pack contains 150 g; funny-frisch lists 533 kcal and 33 g fat per 100 g for this variety. Check the information on the pack you buy.
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Funny-Frisch Chipsfrisch Oriental, 150 g
A flavoured Chipsfrisch variety if you’re looking for something different from salted or ungarisch crisps for your break. The pack contains 150 g; check the ingredients and allergens for this specific variety.
Frequently asked questions
Are oven-baked crisps automatically a better choice for your coffee break?
No, it depends on which information matters to you for that particular variety. funny-frisch lists 405 kcal, 9.2 g fat and 1.6 g salt per 100 g for Ofen Chips Paprika. Compare these values, as well as the ingredients and allergens, with the classic variety you’d usually choose.
Are vegetable or lentil crisps automatically lower in calories than potato crisps?
No, a lower fat content alone doesn’t mean they contain fewer calories. The NRW Consumer Advice Centre recommends comparing the energy per 100 g in these types of snack alternatives too, rather than assuming the product type tells you how many calories they contain.
Is the ingredients list on an online shop enough to check for allergens?
No, use it to help narrow down your options, then check the information on the pack you actually buy before eating the crisps. Lorenz and Chio warn that recipes may change; EDEKA also points out that product information may differ from what’s shown on the pack.