We are busy people and often 'snack' to keep ourselves going. Crisps are the
world's number one snack! Yet, whilst it is a good idea to eat something
every three to four hours (as it starves off hunger pains and stops us
bingeing), 'snacking' shouldn't mean eating fatty foods…
The major brands
are developing their ranges of low fat crisps to ensure they can offer the
same quality as their full fat brothers. See how they compare…
Looked good standing out from the rest, crisp and the right colour!
A nice texture and a good taste, chicken and peppery.
Per Bag (20g)†
Per 100g
CALORIES
96kcal
482kcal
FAT
4.8g
24g
Salt and Vinegar Lites, Walkers*
We tasted these crisps alongside the full fat salt and vinegar
version (465kcal per 100g against 525 kcal). Without exception the
panel chose these crisps as the tastier (remember the panel can't
see what brands they are testing). A good texture, crunchy and not
dripping in grease like their full fat brother.
Per Bag (28g)†
Per 100g
CALORIES
130kcal
465kcal
FAT
5.9g
21g
Salt and Vinegar Reduced Fat Flavour Crinkles, Boots*
Looked waffly. Melted in the mouth, a crisp and light texture. A
mild salt and vinegar flavour, just right.
Per Bag (35g)†
Per 100g
CALORIES
166kcal
474kcal
FAT
3.9g
11g
Lightly Salted Baked Potato Crisps, Count On Us, Marks &
Spencer*
These crisps looked a good old-fashioned home made crisp which appealed.
The panel agreed they did not taste as good as they looked; not
unpleasant but a strong jacket potato flavour which was overpowering
after a few.
Per Bag (25g)†
Per 100g
CALORIES
90kcal
350kcal
FAT
0.6g
2.3g
Lightly Salted Flavour Golden Lights, Golden Wonder*
Looked the least appealing, a watery, artificial crisp. Very bland
and with no real taste.
Per Bag (21g)†
Per 100g
CALORIES
95kcal
440kcal
FAT
3.9g
18g
Baked Potato and Butter Flavour Bakes, Be Good to Yourself, Sainsbury's*
Looked unusual! More like snacks than actual crisps. Overpowering
butter taste like eating lumps of butter! Very crunchy, as opposed
to a nice crisp texture.
Per ˝ Bag (50g)†
Per 100g
CALORIES
176kcal
351kcal
FAT
1.2g
2.3g
†Retailer's Recommended Portion Size
Conclusion
Crisps can still be your favourite
snack. Build a packet into your daily calorie quota. Look out for
the low fat options. Our panel will tell you you can't go wrong with
Boots Shapers and Walkers Lites. We felt the major brands had some
way to go in developing the quality and choice of their ranges.
Golden Wonder and Sainsbury's on this occasion let us down.
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