If you mainly want to share and dip at a festival, classic tortilla chips are a good fit. If protein per snack portion is your priority, compare crunchy alternatives by their nutritional value and product type: a lentil snack isn’t a tortilla chip. A protein wrap is a different option again, so it’s worth paying extra attention to the ingredients, allergens and storage instructions.
If protein is a factor in your choice, look at how much you’ll get from the portion you actually eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says recreational athletes don’t need special protein products, so assess a snack as part of your overall diet rather than relying on the wording on the pack.
For a platter of dips or nachos, you’ll want the shape and crunch of a tortilla chip. Check the pack size for your group, and don’t expect classic crisps to add much protein to your snack on their own.
A soft protein wrap and a crunchy protein snack can have very different ingredients. Compare the current packaging with what you want or need to avoid; a gluten-free claim doesn’t tell you anything about other allergens.
First decide whether you want proper chips for dipping, a different kind of crunchy snack or a wrap for a meal. Then compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion you plan to eat.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare protein per 100 g and per stated portion; also check whether it’s a chip, another type of snack or a wrap. | After an active day, I want to know how much protein my snack portion adds. For around 33% of consumers, protein content would be their top priority when choosing. |
| Shape and suitability for sharing | Check the product type and pack size if you want to share crisps or serve them with a dip. | For a shared platter, I want crunchy tortilla chips that go with my choice of dip; around 27% of consumers would prioritise this use. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the current packaging. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, I only decide which product is right for me after reading the label. Checking ingredients would matter most to around 20% of consumers. |
| Packaging and availability | Check that the pack size suits your group and look at the current range before you set off. | I want to be able to take enough snacks without relying on a particular product being available at the festival; an estimated 20% of consumers would consider this practical factor most important. |
A protein snack may be made from lentils, while a protein tortilla is a soft wrap. That matters if you want something to dip.
Read the product description and ingredients before going by the name alone.
Portion sizes vary by product. Jumbo lists 30 g as a portion for Tortilla Chips Naturel, Albert Heijn lists 44 g for the Doritos pack mentioned, and Jumbo lists 61.7 g per High Proteïne Tortilla.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, and also take into account how much you actually plan to eat.
According to Jumbo, Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel provides 2.3 g of protein per stated 30 g portion. That’s a different consideration from choosing a snack specifically to assess its protein content.
Choose classic tortilla chips for the kind of snack break you have in mind, and consider your protein intake alongside everything else you eat.
The Albert Heijn and Jumbo protein wraps mentioned contain wheat and gluten. The Jumbo wrap also has storage instructions for after opening.
Check the current label before you set off, and choose a product you can store according to the pack instructions.
Albert Heijn offers both crunchy protein snacks and soft protein wraps; they’re different types of product.
At Jumbo, you can compare a classic corn tortilla chip with a soft protein wrap.
Doritos Sweet Chili Pepper is an option if you’re looking for a classic crunchy chip, rather than a protein snack in particular.
Mission has a Protein Chips range, but if you’re interested, first check the current packaging and where you can buy it.
This product is a good fit if you’re looking for a different kind of crunchy snack for a festival. If you specifically want corn tortilla chips for dipping, check the product type too.
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An option for a crunchy snack break if you’re not specifically looking for corn tortilla chips. The pack contains 90 g; check the nutritional information and ingredients on the packaging before you choose.
Classic tortilla chips aren’t the most targeted choice if you mainly want to compare the protein content of a snack. Jumbo lists 2.3 g of protein per 30 g portion for Tortilla Chips Naturel; also consider your overall diet and the nutritional information per portion for any alternatives.
No. AH Proteïne crisps paprika are a lentil snack, while the Albert Heijn and Jumbo protein tortillas mentioned are soft wraps. Check the product description if you’re specifically looking for crunchy chips.
Not all of them: the Albert Heijn and Jumbo protein wraps mentioned contain wheat and gluten. Albert Heijn lists AH Proteïne crisps paprika as gluten-free, but also warns that other allergens may be present. So, check the label on the pack you’re buying.
Pay particular attention to the storage instructions if you plan to open the pack and use the rest later. Jumbo says its High Proteïne Tortilla wraps should be kept refrigerated for up to three days after opening; if you won’t have access to suitable refrigeration, bear that in mind when choosing.
