If lowering fat is the priority, look for an explicit reduced-fat claim and compare fat per 100g: Walkers UK lists 13g per 100g for Oven Baked Sea Salt, while the sea-salted examples checked from Tyrrells, Seabrook and Pipers list 29.3g, 30.4g and 30.7g respectively. For a board game night, choose the pack format that suits the group, and check salt and each flavour’s allergen statement separately; a reduced-fat claim does not settle those questions.
The useful distinction is whether the group wants a reduced-fat potato crisp, a conventional sharing crisp or packs that are easier to serve individually.
Look for a claim on the exact flavour and compare its fat per 100g. Walkers UK states that Oven Baked Sea Salt has 50% less fat than regular potato crisps; the six 22g packs listed for that product offer individual portions.
If a conventional sea-salted crisp or a larger sharing format matters more, compare those products on their own terms. Tyrrells lists 40g, 150g and 600g formats for Lightly Sea Salted; its stated fat figure is 29.3g per 100g, rather than the 13g per 100g Walkers UK lists for Oven Baked Sea Salt.
Check the ingredients and allergen wording on every flavour you plan to put out. A brand’s vegetarian or gluten-free positioning does not answer every guest’s individual allergen question.
Start with the attribute you actually want to change, then compare like-for-like nutrition figures before deciding how to serve the crisps.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Fat | Compare fat per 100g on the exact products, then check any reduced-fat claim and its stated comparison. Walkers UK lists Oven Baked Sea Salt at 13g fat per 100g and states 50% less fat than regular potato crisps. | I want a potato crisp explicitly positioned as reduced fat, rather than assuming a product name or cooking description means the same thing. |
| Salt | Read salt per 100g separately from fat. Walkers UK lists 0.85g salt per 100g for Oven Baked Sea Salt; its distinct Lightly Salted product lists 0.67g salt and 31g fat per 100g. | If salt is my main concern, I need to compare salt figures—not treat a reduced-fat crisp as a lower-salt one. |
| Pack format | Use per-100g figures to compare different products, then check pack size and the amount you intend to serve. The NHS explains that nutrition information is given per 100g and sometimes per portion. | Individual packets would make serving several players straightforward; for bowls, I would decide how much of a sharing bag to put out. |
| Ingredients | Read the current ingredients, allergen declaration and any “may contain” wording for each flavour, particularly when serving guests with allergies or intolerances. | Guests may have different dietary requirements, so I cannot rely on a flavour name or a general brand description. |
These describe different attributes. Walkers UK lists 31g fat per 100g for Lightly Salted, compared with 13g per 100g for its Oven Baked Sea Salt product.
Decide whether fat or salt is the priority and compare that figure on the two packs.
A per-pack figure and a per-100g figure answer different questions. The NHS notes that nutrition information is provided per 100g and may also appear per portion.
Compare products per 100g first, then use the packet or serving size to plan what goes on the table.
A claim about fat does not describe a crisp’s salt content or establish its suitability for someone with an allergy.
Check the current pack’s salt, ingredients and allergen wording for every flavour served.
Compare the named products rather than treating every crisp from a brand as having the same nutrition or ingredients.
Walkers UK positions Oven Baked Sea Salt as a reduced-fat potato crisp. Lightly Salted is a separate line focused on salt.
Lightly Sea Salted is a hand-cooked potato crisp offered in several sharing formats.
Kettle Chips describes its ingredient and sustainability approach at brand level.
Sea Salted is a crinkle-cut crisp option for a group choosing that style.
Pipers emphasises flavour and ingredient partners; Anglesey Sea Salt is a named product to compare when flavour is the priority.
REAL Hand Cooked Crisps describes its range as vegetarian and gluten-free.
These options include Walkers Oven Baked crisp multipacks and other snacks in group-serving formats. Jacob’s is labelled as a snack, Lay’s comes in cans, and the J.ZAO product is dried sweet potato rather than a potato crisp; check the exact pack before treating any of them as a substitute for a reduced-fat potato crisp.
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Six individual 22g packs offer a way to serve more than one flavour at the table. Compare the fat and salt figures and check the allergen wording for each flavour in this variety pack.
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This single-flavour multipack contains six 22g bags for individual serving. Check the Cheese & Onion pack’s fat, salt and allergen information rather than applying figures from another Oven Baked flavour.
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The six 23g bags provide individual portions, but this is labelled as a snack rather than a conventional sliced potato crisp. Read its ingredients and fat per 100g if you are considering it as an alternative, particularly for guests with dietary restrictions.
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Three 90g cans offer distinct flavours for a shared table. Check the nutrition and ingredients for each flavour separately; the can format or a description of its cooking process does not establish a reduced-fat comparison.
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This 500g dried sweet potato snack is a different choice from savoury potato crisps. Consider it for a separate sharing bowl, not as a like-for-like crisp replacement; check its nutrition and ingredients on the pack.
Compare fat per 100g first, so different bag sizes are on the same weight basis. Walkers UK lists 13g per 100g for Oven Baked Sea Salt, while Tyrrells Lightly Sea Salted, Seabrook Sea Salted and Pipers Anglesey Sea Salt list 29.3g, 30.4g and 30.7g respectively. Check the current panel for the exact flavour you intend to buy.
No: fat and salt need separate comparisons. Walkers UK lists 0.85g salt per 100g for Oven Baked Sea Salt, whereas its separately positioned Lightly Salted product lists 0.67g salt and 31g fat per 100g.
Individual packets make the stated pack size clear to each player; a sharing bag lets you serve the amount you choose in bowls. For example, the checked Walkers Oven Baked Sea Salt listing contains six 22g packs, while Tyrrells lists a 150g Lightly Sea Salted bag. Compare their nutrition per 100g rather than comparing one small packet with an entire sharing bag.
Read the current ingredients and allergen statement, including any “may contain” wording, on every flavour you serve. Do not assume that a flavour name or a brand-level vegetarian or gluten-free statement covers a guest’s particular allergy.
Use the per-100g nutrition figures for a like-for-like comparison, then check any per-portion figures against the amount you plan to serve. The NHS notes that nutrition information is provided per 100g and sometimes per portion; ingredients and allergen wording answer separate suitability questions.