Want to pop a portion of crisps in your gym bag? Choose a small bag or take one bag from a multipack. A tube is another option if you prefer that type of packaging, but check how much it contains and decide how much you want to take with you. Crisps aren’t a targeted source of protein after intense exercise: according to the Voedingscentrum, an average 40 g portion contains 2.5 g of protein.
The most useful type of packaging depends on what you want to take with you after your workout: one portion, something savoury alongside other food, or several snacks for different occasions.
If you don’t want a large, opened bag in your gym bag, compare small bags by their contents per pack. Lay's describes its multipack bags as small snacks for between meals; Jumbo lists a sharing pack with individual bags.
If you fancy something savoury after training, distinguish that craving from your nutritional choices around intense exercise. The Voedingscentrum says that getting enough protein is relevant to muscle recovery, so compare the snack’s nutritional information without treating crisps as a protein product.
If you take a snack with you on different days, check the number of individual packs, the contents of each and the mix of flavours. A mixed sharing pack may not be the best fit if you always want the same flavour.
First decide how many crisps you want to take each time. Then compare the packaging and check the nutritional information and allergens for the exact variant you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| A defined portion | Compare the number of individual bags and the weight in grams of each; if it’s a mix, check the flavours too. | If I put one bag in my gym bag, I want to know in advance how much I’m taking. Around 33% of consumers give this defined portion the highest priority. |
| Nutritional information | Check the nutritional values per 100 g and, where listed, per portion; look at protein, fat and salt. | After an intense workout, I don’t want to confuse a savoury snack with my choice for getting enough protein. For around 27% of consumers, this distinction comes first. |
| Several snack occasions | Compare the total number of packs, the contents of each and the mix of flavours. | If I want to take something with me for several training days, I’d rather have individual portions that suit my taste. This is the main priority for around 20% of consumers. |
| Packaging and flavour | Compare a single bag with a tube by weight, and check the ingredients and allergens for each flavour. | I’d rather take a tube than a bag, or I want to be able to take one particular flavour. This matters most to around 20% of consumers. |
A multipack and a tube don’t solve exactly the same problem. With an individual bag, you choose a ready-packed portion to take with you; with a larger tube, you decide how much to take. Pringles lists Original tubes in 40 g, 70 g and 165 g sizes. Supermarket own brands may also offer small bags: Jumbo, for example, lists a mixed sharing pack of 15 × 25 g. If you choose a mix, check that both flavours suit you.
A large pack doesn’t have to be impractical, but it won’t automatically determine how much you take with you. An individual bag makes that decision clear in advance.
Before choosing a multipack, single bag or tube, compare the weight of each bag with the total number of bags.
According to the Voedingscentrum, an average 40 g portion of crisps contains 2.5 g of protein. The same organisation highlights the importance of getting enough protein after intense exercise, so a portion of crisps isn’t a targeted choice for that purpose.
Distinguish between fancying something savoury and choosing food with protein as the priority. When making that choice, consider the nutritional information alongside what else you eat.
Ingredients and allergens can vary between product variants. Jumbo, for example, lists milk as an allergen in its mixed Paprika & Naturel sharing pack.
Before buying, read the ingredients and allergens on the pack of the exact variant, especially if you need to avoid an allergen.
Use brands and retailer ranges to compare packaging options, but always check the label of the specific product before making your final choice.
Worth considering if you want to compare small bags or different ranges of crisps.
Worth considering if you’d rather take a tube than an individual bag.
Worth considering if you’re looking specifically for Smiths snacks, such as sticks.
A retailer catalogue where you can compare sharing bags and small packs.
A retailer option for anyone comparing mixed sharing packs.
Lidl’s own snack range, for anyone looking to compare different crisp flavours.
This selection includes small packs of crisps, a multipack of tubes and mixed packs of savoury snacks. If you’re mainly looking for one defined portion, compare the contents of the exact variant; not every mix consists solely of the same type of crisps.
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For anyone who wants to take a 40 g pack for one snack occasion.
Check the current nutritional information, ingredients and allergens on the label for this flavour.
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For anyone who’d rather take one small tube than a bag each time.
According to the product name, the multipack contains 12 tubes of 40 g each. Read the ingredients and allergens for this variant on the pack.
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For anyone looking for individual packs and a variety of flavours for several snack occasions.
The product name lists 15 packs. Check the contents and allergens of the variants on the packaging if portion size or an ingredient is important to your choice.
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For anyone who wants to split different savoury snacks across several occasions.
The product name lists 20 packs and several brands. Check the ingredients, allergens and contents for each variant before choosing an individual pack.
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For anyone comparing a mix of crisps with a pack for one snack occasion.
The product name lists 180 g for the mix. Check the contents of each individual pack if you want to choose a portion for your gym bag in advance, and read the allergens on the label.
No, not if protein is your main goal. According to the Voedingscentrum, an average 40 g portion of crisps contains 2.5 g of protein, while getting enough protein after intense exercise is relevant to muscle recovery. Crisps can still be a separate savoury snack.
A small bag makes it easy to choose one pack in advance; a tube is a good fit if you prefer that format. Do compare the contents: Pringles lists Original tubes in 40 g, 70 g and 165 g sizes, which don’t all provide the same amount for one snack occasion.
Yes. If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the label for the exact flavour and pack. Ingredients can vary between variants; Jumbo, for example, lists milk as an allergen in its mixed Paprika & Naturel sharing pack.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you choose. Jumbo says to store its Paprika & Naturel sharing pack in a cool, dry place; also check the best-before date on the pack you buy.
