If energy per 100 g is your priority when choosing a late-night snack, funny-frisch Ofen Chips Paprika, at 405 kcal per 100 g according to REWE, are a lower-energy option than the classic crisps from EDEKA, REWE, Lorenz and Chio compared here, which contain 531 to 539 kcal per 100 g. If you prefer classic potato crisps, you can plan how much you eat instead. Either way, check that the ingredients, salt content and allergen information on the pack you buy meet your needs.
If kcal per 100 g is the deciding factor for your late-night snack, it’s worth checking the exact variety: REWE lists 405 kcal per 100 g for funny-frisch Ofen Chips Paprika. The figures from EDEKA, REWE, Lorenz and Chio for the classic crisps compared here range from 531 to 539 kcal per 100 g.
If you fancy classic potato crisps, you can decide how much to have before you start eating. Chio lists 162 kcal per 30 g serving for Ready Salted. What matters for your snack is the amount you actually eat.
If you need to avoid certain ingredients or allergens, check the labelling for the variety you’re buying. REWE and EDEKA list possible traces for some crisps, while Lorenz advises that the ingredients list on the pack takes precedence if recipes change.
When comparing different varieties, start with the energy per 100 g. The portion size you plan to eat and the ingredient information can then help you answer other questions about the same snack.
| What to compare | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per 100 g | Compare kcal per 100 g for the same type of product and the exact variety you’re considering. Oven Chips made with potato powder and starch are not the same as classic potato crisps. | If you’re mainly looking for a lower energy value than classic crisps for an evening snack, make kcal per 100 g your first consideration. This is the top priority for around 46% of consumers. |
| Portion size | Decide how many grams you plan to eat, and only compare kcal per portion alongside the portion’s weight. | If the bag stays open for a while, it’s easy to lose track of how much you’ve eaten. That’s why around 27% of consumers prioritise a portion they can plan. |
| Ingredients and labelling | Check the ingredients, salt per 100 g, and allergen and traces information on the specific pack. | If you’re choosing crisps based on certain ingredients or allergens, you need information about the variety you’re actually buying, rather than assumptions based on its flavour. This is the top priority for around 27% of consumers. |
REWE lists 405 kcal per 100 g for funny-frisch Ofen Chips Paprika. According to the European Commission, the claim “low calorie” can only be used for solid foods containing no more than 40 kcal per 100 g. A lower figure than the classic crisps compared here does not meet this requirement.
Compare the kcal per 100 g for the variety with your preferred alternative, rather than assuming its cooking method means it can be labelled “low calorie”.
The fat content alone doesn’t tell you how much energy the variety contains per 100 g. For a direct energy comparison, look at the kcal figure on the same weight basis.
Compare kcal per 100 g first, then consider fat, salt and your planned portion size separately.
Seasonings and recipes vary. For example, REWE’s product information for ja! Paprika Chips lists possible traces of gluten and milk, while EDEKA notes that GUT&GÜNSTIG Paprika-Chips may contain traces of milk.
If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and traces information on every pack you buy, even if you’re already familiar with a similar variety.
Ofen Chips Paprika provide a point of comparison for oven-baked potato snacks. REWE lists 405 kcal and 9.2 g of fat per 100 g.
Crunchips are an example of classic potato crisps for those who value this type of product over the lower energy figure of the Oven Chips compared here.
Ready Salted is an example of classic potato crisps with a stated 30 g serving size.
ja! Paprika Chips are another classic option to compare for their nutritional information and ingredients.
The Paprika-Chips offer another figure to compare with other classic potato crisps.
This product is part of the oven-baked crisps selection for a late-night snack. Paprika Smoky BBQ is not the same as the funny-frisch Ofen Chips Paprika discussed above. For an energy comparison, check the nutritional information on the pack of this variety.
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If you’re considering oven-baked crisps instead of classic potato crisps for a late-night snack, you can include this variety in your comparison.
Pack size: 115 g. Check the kcal per 100 g, ingredients and allergen information on the pack for this variety; you can’t assume the figures for Ofen Chips Paprika apply to it.
No. For the nutrition claim “low calorie”, the European Commission sets a limit of no more than 40 kcal per 100 g for solid foods. The funny-frisch Ofen Chips Paprika listed by REWE at 405 kcal per 100 g are lower in energy than the classic crisps compared here, but they don’t meet this requirement.
First compare the kcal per 100 g for the specific varieties, then decide which type of product you’d prefer. REWE lists 405 kcal per 100 g for funny-frisch Ofen Chips Paprika. The figures from EDEKA, REWE, Lorenz and Chio for the classic varieties discussed here range from 531 to 539 kcal per 100 g.
It shows the nutritional values for the stated weight, not necessarily the amount you’ll eat. Chio lists 162 kcal per 30 g serving for Ready Salted. For your snack, compare that 30 g with the portion you actually eat.
No. Check the labelling on the specific pack you’re buying. Information can vary between varieties: REWE lists possible traces of gluten and milk for ja! Paprika Chips, while EDEKA lists possible traces of milk for GUT&GÜNSTIG Paprika-Chips. Recipes can change too.