For a garden party, oven-baked crisps, popped snacks, lentil crisps and light crisps are all worth considering, provided their ingredients and pack sizes suit your guests. However, a reduced-fat claim alone doesn’t tell you whether a variety is lower in calories. Compare the nutrition information per 100 g, and check the specific ingredients and allergen labelling if guests have particular dietary requirements.
If you’re looking for reduced-fat savoury snacks for your garden party, you can compare oven-baked and popped options using the relevant comparison claim for each. The nutrition information for the specific variety also matters when making your final choice.
If guests prefer different flavours or need to avoid certain ingredients, choosing by variety and checking the packaging is more important than relying on a general claim about an entire product range.
For a larger gathering, pack weight and local availability can help you plan quantities. If supplies are limited, it’s a good idea to have a second suitable variety in mind.
First, decide whether fat content, suitable ingredients for your guests or having enough to go round is your top priority. Then compare only the varieties that meet that main requirement.
| Criterion | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content | Fat and energy per 100 g, as well as the product used as the basis for the advertised fat reduction. | If the fat claim is my main consideration, I don’t want to mistake it for a reduction in calories. Around 42% of consumers put this fat claim first. |
| Ingredients and varieties | Ingredients, allergen information and flavouring for each specific pack. | If guests have different preferences or need to avoid certain ingredients, I need varieties that suit their individual requirements. These guest preferences are the main concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Quantity and availability | Pack weight and local availability; if supplies are limited, plan an alternative. | To make sure there’s something for everyone, I need to be able to buy the quantity I need. For around 25% of consumers, being able to plan ahead takes priority. |
EDEKA points out that light crisps can have a similar number of calories to a non-reduced-fat variety, despite their lower fat content.
Compare energy and fat per 100 g for the varieties you’re considering, rather than making your decision based only on the claim on the front of the pack.
The Lorenz Kichererbsen Chips Paprika described by REWE are labelled gluten-free, but the ingredients list includes sour cream powder and milk products.
If anyone has an allergy, check the ingredients and allergen information for each specific variety, and keep the packaging available for your guests.
ALDI Nord warns that SUN SNACKS Light Chips are available in limited quantities and may sell out. So one variety isn’t a reliable basis for planning all your snacks.
Before you shop, choose another variety with a suitable pack size and ingredients.
Depending on the product, fat-reduction claims may be compared with standard potato crisps or a differently defined group of products. They don’t establish a ranking for calories, salt or taste.
Read the full comparison claim and use the figures per 100 g to compare nutritional values.
The brand offers oven-baked crisps, lentil crisps and other savoury snacks made with different ingredients and seasonings.
Naturals Leicht and Kichererbsen Chips Paprika are two options with different ingredients for your snack selection.
ALDI Nord lists its own-brand Light Chips in Classic and Paprika varieties.
This selection includes paprika flips, oven-baked crisps, lentil crisps and crispies for a savoury snack spread. Variety names and pack sizes can help you narrow down your options; to compare fat content, use the nutrition information on the specific packs.
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These individual bags are a handy option if you want to share snacks between several guests. Before choosing, compare the nutrition information per 100 g and check the ingredients and allergens on the pack.
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These oven-baked crisps are a good fit for guests who enjoy paprika and smoky BBQ seasoning. A fat-reduction claim for the product range doesn’t replace checking the energy, fat and salt on the specific pack.
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These lentil crisps offer your guests a different type of crisp and flavour. If any guests need to avoid milk, check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack; also compare the nutritional values per 100 g.
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The sour cream variety is worth considering if you’d like another type of savoury snack alongside crisps. To compare it with reduced-fat crisps, check fat and energy per 100 g, the portion size and the ingredients on the pack.
No. The fat claim alone doesn’t prove that. EDEKA points out that light crisps can have a similar number of calories to a non-reduced-fat variety, so compare the energy and fat per 100 g on both packs.
Check the ingredients and allergen labelling for each specific variety, and keep the packaging available for your guests. For example, the Lorenz Kichererbsen Chips Paprika described by REWE are considered gluten-free, but the ingredients list includes sour cream powder and milk products.
Follow the instructions on the relevant pack. The product information for Lorenz Kichererbsen Chips Paprika listed by REWE recommends storing them in a dry place and protecting them from heat, so don’t leave unopened bags in the sun or next to the barbecue.
Compare pack weights and plan to have a second suitable variety as well. ALDI Nord warns that SUN SNACKS Light Chips are available in limited quantities and may sell out, so check that your preferred variety is available locally before you shop.