If reducing fat is the main aim, look for an explicit comparison rather than relying on words such as “baked” or “lightly salted”: Walkers UK states that Oven Baked Sea Salt has 50% less fat than regular potato crisps, while Tyrrells states that its Lentil Crisps have 30% less fat than standard potato crisps on average. For a holiday snack bag, compare fat per 100g as well as the calories, salt and allergens for the portion you plan to pack; the products differ in serving size and snack format.
If you are packing crisps for a journey or day out, an individual bag makes the portion clear. Check the stated fat comparison and the nutrition panel rather than treating a baked format alone as a reduced-fat claim.
When several people will share a snack bag, pack size, calories, salt and the exact flavour’s allergen statement all matter. Check each product before packing it for someone with a dietary requirement.
Hand-cooked, ridged and classic potato crisps remain distinct choices for texture and format. Comparing their fat per 100g with baked potato crisps or lentil snacks makes the trade-off clearer.
Start with the fat value per 100g to compare different bag sizes, then check what one pack or serving contains for the trip you have planned.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Fat comparison | Read the claim’s comparator and fat per 100g. Walkers UK lists 13g per 100g for Oven Baked Sea Salt and compares it with regular potato crisps; Tyrrells lists 19–20g per 100g for the specified Lentil Crisp flavours and compares its range with standard potato crisps on average. | I want an explicitly reduced-fat option, not a snack that merely sounds lighter. If potato crisps matter to me, I also need to distinguish them from lentil-based alternatives. |
| Portion and calories | Compare pack weight and pack-level values as well as per-100g figures. Walkers UK lists 96 kcal and 2.8g fat for a 22g Oven Baked Sea Salt pack; Seabrook lists 75 kcal and 2.6g fat for a 17g Sour Cream & Chive Lentil Hoops bag. | For a day out, I want to know what one bag contains. A smaller bag and a lower per-100g fat value answer different questions. |
| Salt and flavour | Check salt separately for the exact flavour and serving size. Walkers UK lists 0.19g salt per 22g Oven Baked Sea Salt pack. “Lightly salted” describes salt, not fat: KETTLE Chips lists 29.5g fat per 100g for its Lightly Salted crisps. | If salt matters for the snacks I am packing, a reduced-fat claim will not answer that question for me. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredient list and “may contain” statement for the exact flavour. Walkers UK lists lactose and barley malt vinegar extract in its Oven Baked Salt & Vinegar seasoning. | I need to check each pack before sharing snacks with someone who has an allergy or dietary restriction; a general range name is not enough. |
A fat comparison does not tell you the calories or salt in two portions. Diabetes UK advises considering portion size and cautions that a reduced-fat version is not a reason to eat two packets.
Check the values for the individual bag you intend to pack, alongside the per-100g panel used to compare products.
These descriptions refer to different characteristics. KETTLE Chips lists 29.5g fat per 100g for Lightly Salted, while the separate Walkers 45% Less Salt Lightly Salted product lists 31g fat per 100g, according to their respective product information.
If fat reduction is your priority, check the fat value and any stated fat comparator; assess salt on its own line of the label.
Walkers Oven Baked Sea Salt is shown as a 22g pack, Seabrook Sour Cream & Chive Lentil Hoops as a 17g bag, and Tyrrells Lentil Crisps with a 30g serving. Pack-level figures therefore describe different quantities.
Use fat per 100g for a like-for-like nutrition comparison, then check the values for the portion you would actually take.
An ingredient or cross-contact statement applies to the particular product and flavour. Walkers UK, for example, lists lactose and barley malt vinegar extract in its Oven Baked Salt & Vinegar seasoning.
Read the current pack’s full allergen information before packing crisps for anyone with an allergy.
The relevant comparison is between particular ranges and flavours, not every product carrying the same brand name.
Oven Baked Sea Salt is a potato-crisp option with an explicit fat comparison; Walkers Lightly Salted is a separate reduced-salt product.
Its Lentil Crisps offer a different base ingredient from Tyrrells’ hand-cooked potato crisps.
Seabrook lists both conventional crinkle-cut potato crisps and a smaller baked lentil-hoop snack.
Lightly Salted is a hand-cooked potato crisp for shoppers considering that format rather than an explicit reduced-fat option.
McCoy's Salted is a conventional ridged-crisp reference when texture matters more than a stated fat reduction.
REAL Sea Salt is a traditional potato-crisp reference offered in different bag sizes.
These options include Walkers Oven Baked multipacks, a three-can Lay's assortment and individually packed konjac snacks. Konjac snacks are a different format from potato crisps, so use the exact pack’s nutrition and ingredient label when deciding whether they fit your holiday bag.
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Six individual 22g bags give you defined packs for a trip. As this is a variety pack, check the nutrition and allergens for each flavour you intend to share.
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This single-flavour multipack contains six 22g bags for packing separately. Check the Cheese & Onion pack’s current fat, salt and allergen information rather than applying values from another Oven Baked flavour.
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The 20 individual 18g packs offer a different snack format for a journey, not a potato crisp. Compare its fat and salt label with the crisps you are considering, and check the current allergen statement before sharing.
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Three 90g cans provide Original, Cucumber and Lime varieties, rather than individual small bags. Check each flavour’s nutrition panel and decide what portion you would pack or serve.
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This 360g box contains 20 individual 18g packs. It is a spicy konjac snack rather than a conventional potato crisp; check its salt value and full ingredient and allergen statement when comparing holiday snacks.
No. “Reduced fat” compares a product with another product or group; it does not, by itself, make a low-fat claim. The British Nutrition Foundation describes a reduced-fat claim as at least 30% less fat than a similar product. Walkers UK lists 13g fat per 100g for Oven Baked Sea Salt despite its stated 50% reduction against regular potato crisps.
For these specific examples, Walkers UK lists 13g fat per 100g for Oven Baked Sea Salt, Seabrook lists 15.5g per 100g for Sour Cream & Chive Lentil Hoops, and Tyrrells lists 19g per 100g for Sweet Chilli & Red Pepper Lentil Crisps. The latter two are different snack formats; compare their pack-level calories, salt and ingredients as well as fat per 100g.
Use both: per 100g helps you compare products sold in different sizes, while the bag or serving values describe the portion you plan to take. Diabetes UK also advises thinking about portion size rather than assuming a reduced-fat pack justifies an extra portion.
Not necessarily: fat and salt need separate label checks. Walkers UK lists 0.19g salt per 22g pack of Oven Baked Sea Salt, whereas Tyrrells’ listed Lentil Crisp flavours have different 30g serving values. Conversely, the Walkers 45% Less Salt Lightly Salted product is a salt-comparison option and lists 31g fat per 100g in its Joybuy product information.
Read the ingredient and “may contain” information on the current pack for the exact flavour. Walkers UK, for example, lists lactose and barley malt vinegar extract in Oven Baked Salt & Vinegar seasoning; information for Sea Salt or another flavour should not be substituted for it.