If getting more protein in your snack is your priority, compare paprika protein crisps with ordinary paprika crisps on a like-for-like basis: Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein per 100 g for AH Proteïne crisps paprika, compared with 6 g per 100 g for Lay's Paprika. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says most people who exercise don't need special protein products. For a festival campsite, also check the amount in each bag, the allergens and how to store an opened pack.
You want a portable, savoury snack and want to know how much protein you get from a whole bag. So compare the nutritional values per 100 g as well as the pack size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says most people who exercise don't need special protein products.
For example, you might be looking for a product labelled vegan or gluten-free. According to their product information, both AH Proteïne crisps paprika and ahead Paprika Protein Flips carry these labels. Also check the ingredients and any allergen warnings on each pack.
You want to share a bag without the leftovers losing their crunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing crisps in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed pack. Choose packaging you can reseal at the campsite once it's open.
First decide whether extra protein, the ingredients, convenience at the campsite or familiar potato crisps matter most to you. Then compare the nutritional information and pack size of products that fit your choice.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per bag | Compare protein per 100 g and per pack. Albert Heijn lists 29 g per 100 g for Body & Fit Smart protein chips paprika, in a 23 g bag. | After an active day, I want to know how much protein my snack actually contains, without mistaking a small bag for a meal. An estimated 33% of consumers prioritise extra protein. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and warnings on the bag. Check labels such as vegan or gluten-free separately from allergen information. | If I avoid certain ingredients, my chosen snack needs to meet my requirements; the protein figure alone won't help me choose. An estimated 20% of consumers prioritise the ingredients. |
| Packaging and storage | Choose a bag size that suits the occasion and check how to keep any leftovers dry and tightly sealed. | At the campsite, I want a bag I can take with me and any leftovers to stay crunchy. An estimated 27% of consumers place the most importance on ease of storage. |
| Ordinary potato crisps | Check whether you're choosing potato crisps or protein crisps made with other ingredients. If protein matters to you, compare the nutritional values per 100 g. | For a snack to share, I'm mainly looking for familiar paprika potato crisps, not a product I'm buying for its protein content. For an estimated 20% of consumers, this is the main reason. |
A high protein content per 100 g doesn't tell you how much protein is in a small bag. Based on the nutritional information listed by Albert Heijn, a 23 g bag of Body & Fit Smart protein chips paprika contains around 6.7 g of protein.
Check the amount per bag and consider the snack alongside what else you eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says most people who exercise don't need special protein products.
Ingredients vary from one product to another. Albert Heijn lists soya, possible gluten and 2.5 g of salt per 100 g for Body & Fit Smart protein chips paprika. According to the product information, AH Proteïne crisps paprika may contain milk, sesame, soya and lactose.
Before buying, check the ingredients, allergen warnings and salt content on the current packaging.
A larger bag may be ideal for sharing, but any leftovers need to be sealed properly. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends storing crisps in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed pack.
Choose a smaller pack if you want to finish it in one go, or bring something you can use to reseal a shared bag.
According to Albert Heijn, Lay's Paprika contains 6 g of protein per 100 g. That's different from the 24 to 29 g per 100 g listed for the paprika protein crisps discussed here.
By all means choose ordinary potato crisps if you want something to share, but check the protein content if extra protein is your main reason for buying.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Proteïne crisps paprika is a lentil snack in a 70 g bag, with 28 g of protein and 13 g of fibre per 100 g.
Smart protein chips paprika is listed as a 23 g bag, with 29 g of protein per 100 g.
According to ahead, Paprika Protein Flips are made with ingredients including lentils, chickpeas and rice protein.
According to Jumbo's product information, Protein Chips Paprika & Onion is an organic snack made with red lentils, in a 30 g bag.
Lay's Paprika is an ordinary paprika-flavoured potato crisp, ideal if you're mainly looking for this kind of snack to share.
Not necessarily. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise don't need special protein products if they eat a varied diet. Protein crisps can be a snack if you're keeping an eye on your protein intake, but they aren't a meal replacement.
Store the crisps in a cool, dry, dark place in a tightly sealed pack, as recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre. A sealable container or bag clip can help protect an opened pack from moisture.
Read the ingredients list and any warnings on the current packaging. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that 14 allergens must be listed on food labels; a label such as vegan or gluten-free doesn't replace this check.
