Don’t choose a crisps multipack instead of a meal and a drink after exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a proper meal and plenty of fluids after exercise. Individual bags of crisps can also be handy as a savoury snack on the go or in a lunchbox. If you choose one, compare the weight per bag and check the nutritional information and allergens for the variety you’ve picked.
If eating and drinking after your workout come first, start by planning a meal and having plenty of fluids. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a proper meal after exercise provides, among other things, carbohydrates and protein; crisps are not a substitute.
If you’ve already planned what to eat and drink after exercise, an individual bag can be handy when you’re out and about. Just compare the weight per bag, as it varies between the multipacks listed by Jumbo and Albert Heijn.
Individual bags make it easy to portion out snacks for work, family or a group. If you choose a variety pack, check how the different flavours are split and read the allergen information for each variety.
Plan your meal and drink for after exercise first. Then choose a multipack based on the portion you want to take with you and the information provided for each flavour.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguishing a meal from a snack | Work out whether you’ve already planned a meal and enough to drink for after exercise. Treat crisps as an extra snack, not a replacement. | After training, I want to decide what to eat and drink before choosing a savoury snack. This is the main consideration for around 50% of consumers. |
| Portion size per bag | Compare the number of bags with the weight per bag; the number alone doesn’t tell you much about the size of each portion. | For my bag or lunchbox, I want to choose a bag that suits the occasion. This is the first consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Flavours and labelling | Check which varieties are in the box and look at the ingredients, allergens and stated salt content for each one. | When I’m sharing snacks, I want to check which flavour is suitable for each person and what it contains. This question about labels and variety comes first for around 20% of consumers. |
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 2.6 grams of protein for 40 grams of plain crisps. After exercise, it recommends a proper meal and plenty of fluids.
Plan your meal and drink separately; choose crisps only if you also fancy a savoury snack.
The Jumbo and Albert Heijn product examples include bags weighing 25, 27.5 and 40 grams. So the same number of bags doesn’t necessarily mean the same amount for each snack break.
Check both the number of bags and the weight per bag before comparing two multipacks.
Ingredients can vary between varieties. Albert Heijn lists snacks containing milk, soya and wheat in its Lay's Celebration Box, among others.
If you have an allergy, check the current allergen information for every variety you plan to eat or share.
Crisps contain salt, but a savoury snack doesn’t replace the fluids you need after exercise. The salt in a bag also contributes to what you eat over the rest of the day.
Make sure you have a drink separately and compare the salt content on the label when choosing a snack.
Lay's offers multipacks of individual bags. The packs listed by Jumbo and Albert Heijn vary in number of bags, weight per bag and flavour mix.
Pringles lists Original in 40-gram tubes, among other sizes; Albert Heijn also lists an Original 5-pack.
Jumbo lists Smiths Sticks Barbecue and Paprika in 100-gram packs.
Jumbo lists a sharing bag containing 15 bags of 25 grams, split between plain and paprika flavours.
Lidl lists a multipack with a mix of 15 bags of crisps.
These Joybuy products are individually packed snacks to take with you or share once you’ve planned what to eat and drink after exercise. Choose between a variety pack and a single named flavour, and compare the weight per pack where it’s listed.
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A mix of individual bags for a savoury snack on the go or to share. If it affects your choice, check the flavour mix, weight per bag and allergen information for each variety.
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A box of assorted snacks to take with you or share individually. Check the ingredients and pack weight for each variety before comparing portion sizes.
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Ten individual bags in the same flavour, handy if you want to take a portion with you. Each bag contains 40 grams; check that this amount suits your snack break and, if you have an allergy, read the current label.
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Twelve individual packs of Original to take with you or share. Each pack contains 40 grams; compare this size with bags if the amount per snack matters to you.
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A mix of twelve individual snacks for lunchboxes or to share. Check the weight per bag, plus the ingredients and allergen information for the varieties included.
No, don’t treat crisps as a substitute for a meal after exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a proper meal after exercise to provide, among other things, carbohydrates and protein, as well as plenty to drink.
If you’ve already planned your meal and drink, an individual bag can make an extra savoury snack to take with you. Choose a pack based on the weight per bag and check the nutritional information for the specific flavour.
Yes. If you have an allergy, check the information for every variety you plan to eat or share. Ingredients can vary: Albert Heijn lists varieties containing milk, soya and wheat in its Lay's Celebration Box, among others.
No, a difference in fat content alone doesn’t tell you whether a snack can replace your meal and drink after exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre makes the same distinction between light crisps and regular crisps; consider what else you eat and drink.
