For shoppers focused on reducing fat
You’re looking for an alternative to conventional potato crisps with a stated reduction in fat, and you’re open to a different production method and texture.
Which type might suit you?
For shoppers who prefer classic potato crisps
You’d like to stick with potato crisps and choose a variety explicitly labelled as reduced-fat, rather than switching solely because of a different cooking method.
For shoppers who check pack information
You’re buying snacks for a train journey and want to consider energy, salt, ingredients, possible allergens and pack size, as well as fat content.
What should you look for when buying?
First, decide whether a stated reduction in fat or the type of potato crisp matters more to you. Then compare the nutrition information for the specific varieties using the same reference amount, and check how much you’d like to take with you on your journey.
| Criteria | What to check when buying | Who is it important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Stated reduction in fat | Check which crisps the comparison refers to, then read the fat content per 100 g for the variety you’ve chosen. | If I mainly want less fat than in conventional potato crisps, the specific fat-reduction claim is my starting point. Around 36% of shoppers put this first. |
| Potato base and texture | Check the product name and ingredients: sliced, oven-baked and popped potato products are not the same thing. | A familiar potato crisp matters more to me than the biggest advertised reduction; around 29% of shoppers give this priority. |
| Nutrition information and ingredients | Compare fat, energy and salt per 100 g. Also read the ingredients list and allergen information on the pack. | Before packing a snack for my journey, I want to know what’s in the specific variety. For around 21% of shoppers, this is the most important reason to buy. |
| Pack size | Check the net weight against the length of your journey and the number of people sharing. | I want to take a suitable amount for my journey without confusing pack size with nutrition information. Around 14% of shoppers put quantity first. |
Common misconceptions
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Less fat automatically means fewer calories
The fat figure alone doesn’t tell you that: EDEKA points out that Light crisps can provide a similar amount of energy to a non-reduced-fat variety, despite containing less fat.
Compare both fat and energy per 100 g for the varieties you’re choosing between.
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A classic salted variety is already a reduced-fat alternative
The seasoning doesn’t tell you whether the crisps contain less fat. Lorenz lists 30 g of fat per 100 g for Crunchips Rustics, EDEKA lists 33.6 g for GUT&GÜNSTIG Riffelchips Salz, and Chio lists 34 g for Ready Salted.
If you’re specifically looking for reduced-fat crisps, check the reduction claim first, then the nutrition information for that particular variety.
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Allergen information doesn’t matter for a plain salted variety
Lorenz says that Naturals Leicht fein gesalzen may contain traces of milk. Lorenz also notes that the recipe may change.
If you have allergies, read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re actually buying.
Brands to consider
funny-frisch
The brand offers different alternatives to conventional potato crisps, including Ofen Chips and popped potato products.
- According to funny-frisch, its Ofen Chips are baked rather than fried, and contain 60% less fat than conventional potato crisps. The brand says its popchips contain up to 40% less fat.
- These claims apply to the specific products and comparisons mentioned. The nutrition information for the particular variety you’re considering is what matters when making your choice.
Lorenz
Naturals Leicht fein gesalzen is a potato crisp variety for shoppers looking for a salted option with a stated reduction in fat.
- Lorenz says it contains 30% less fat than conventional potato crisps, with 23 g of fat per 100 g.
- This variety may contain milk. If the recipe changes, the information on the pack you buy is the one to follow.
Chio
Chio Ready Salted can serve as a classic salted variety for comparing pack information.
- Chio lists 34 g of fat per 100 g and a pack size of 150 g for Ready Salted.
- This variety is not labelled as a reduced-fat option.
EDEKA GUT&GÜNSTIG
The ridged salted crisps offer another point of comparison with a classic potato crisp variety.
- EDEKA lists 33.6 g of fat per 100 g and a pack size of 200 g for this variety.
- This variety is not labelled as reduced-fat; availability may vary between EDEKA stores.
Oven-baked crisps at Joybuy
For an oven-baked variety to take on your train journey, we’ve listed Funny-Frisch Ofen Chips Paprika Smoky BBQ here. Check the nutrition and allergen information on the specific pack rather than assuming a general fat-reduction claim applies to every flavour.
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Funny-Frisch Ofen Chips Paprika Smoky BBQ, 115 g
An oven-baked variety for shoppers looking to take potato crisps on a train journey. The pack contains 115 g. Before buying, compare its nutrition information and, if you have allergies, check the labelling on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
Are reduced-fat crisps automatically lower in calories?
No. A reduction in fat on its own doesn’t prove that a product has a lower energy content. EDEKA points out that Light crisps can provide a similar amount of energy to a non-reduced-fat variety, so compare both figures per 100 g.
What information should I check on crisps for a train journey?
Check fat, energy and salt per 100 g, along with the ingredients, allergen information and pack size of the specific product. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Home Affairs lists nutrition information and ingredient details as important parts of food labelling.
Is an earlier ingredients list enough if I have allergies?
No. Read the labelling on the pack you’re planning to buy. Lorenz notes that recipes may change, and the brand also says that Naturals Leicht fein gesalzen may contain traces of milk.