Who is this choice relevant to?

Snackers who watch their portions

You want something savoury after a workout or between meals, but would rather have a small bag with less fat and energy per snack than as much protein as possible in one pack.

Snackers who prioritise protein

You want a savoury snack to contribute to your protein intake, and are considering a larger portion to do so. Fat, salt and ingredients are still part of your decision.

Shoppers who check labels and allergens

You compare the nutritional information for the flavour you’ve chosen and need to know which ingredients or allergens it contains. The variants reviewed list ingredients and allergens including soya, gluten and milk.

What should you look for when choosing?

Small bag of protein crisps

When: Choose this option if a measured savoury portion with little fat per bag is your priority.

Trade-off: Body&Fit lists 7.4 g of protein per 23 g bag of Smart Chips Barbecue. Also check for soya in the ingredients and the note that the product may contain gluten.

Larger bag of protein crisps

When: Choose this option if the amount of protein in one snack matters more to you and you plan to eat the whole portion.

Trade-off: The Health House lists 22.4 g of protein in a 50 g bag of XXL Nutrition Protein Chips BBQ, but also 190 kcal, 5.3 g of fat and 1.55 g of salt.

When comparing high-protein crisps for a low-fat diet, start with the nutritional information for the portion you’ll actually eat. Values per 100 g can then help you compare products regardless of pack size.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Fat and energy per snack Check the fat and kcal per bag, and decide whether you’ll eat the whole pack. If I want a small savoury snack, the fat and energy in my full portion matter more than the protein content alone. For around 50% of consumers, portion size is the main consideration.
Protein per portion Compare the grams of protein per full bag and the corresponding portion size. After a workout, I want to know how much protein my snack adds to my daily diet. For around 40% of consumers, this protein contribution is the first thing they consider.
Salt and allergens Check the salt per bag and the ingredients and allergen information for the flavour you’ve chosen. If I need to watch my salt intake or avoid certain ingredients, I want to be able to check this for the specific variant before buying. Around 10% of consumers give checking the label top priority.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing based on ‘protein’ alone

    The label doesn’t tell you how much fat, energy or salt you’ll get from the bag.

    Compare the protein, fat, kcal and salt per portion you’ll actually eat before you choose.

  • Treating a large and a small bag as equal portions

    The XXL Nutrition BBQ variant included in this comparison comes in a 50 g bag; Body&Fit Smart Chips Barbecue comes in a 23 g bag. So the nutritional values per bag refer to different amounts of crisps.

    First compare what you’ll actually eat. Use the values per 100 g if you also want to compare the products regardless of portion size.

  • Overlooking salt and allergens

    The Health House lists 1.55 g of salt per bag of XXL Nutrition Protein Chips BBQ and names soya, gluten and milk. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises adults to consume no more than 6 g of salt a day.

    Check the salt value and allergen information for the specific flavour, especially if you’re also eating other salty foods that day.

  • Relying on an old product listing as the definitive label

    Albert Heijn notes that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change.

    Check the current packaging for the variant you choose before you buy.

Brands compared

Body&Fit

Smart Chips Barbecue is a 23 g bag of protein crisps, worth comparing if you’re looking for a smaller savoury portion.

  • Body&Fit lists 7.4 g of protein, 2.1 g of fat, 92 kcal and 0.45 g of salt per bag.
  • The ingredients include soya; according to the product information, this variant may contain gluten.

XXL Nutrition

Protein Chips BBQ comes in a 50 g bag for shoppers who mainly want to compare the amount of protein per snack.

  • The Health House lists 22.4 g of protein per bag for this variant.
  • According to the same product information, the bag also contains 5.3 g of fat and 1.55 g of salt; the page lists soya, gluten and milk.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Proteïne Crisps in paprika and sweet chilli flavours, which you can compare by pack size.

  • The different flavours allow you to check the nutritional information for each variant.
  • Albert Heijn warns that ingredients, nutritional values and allergen information can change, so check the current packaging.

Quest Nutrition

Quest Protein Chips are another protein crisp option to assess by portion size and nutritional value.

  • Body Supplies lists 19 g of protein per 32 g bag.
  • For the flavour you choose, also check the current values for fat and salt, along with the allergens listed on the pack.

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Frequently asked questions

Are crisps labelled ‘high protein’ automatically suitable for a low-fat diet?

No. The protein label doesn’t tell you how much fat a portion contains. Compare the fat and other nutritional values per bag or for the amount you’ll actually eat, and check the information for the flavour you’ve chosen.

Which bag should I choose if I want a savoury snack after a workout?

Choose based on what you want from your snack: a smaller portion with less fat per bag, or more protein from one bag. Body&Fit lists 7.4 g of protein and 2.1 g of fat per 23 g bag of Smart Chips Barbecue. According to The Health House, a 50 g bag of XXL Nutrition Protein Chips BBQ contains 22.4 g of protein and 5.3 g of fat. Take the rest of your diet into account too.

How important is the salt content of protein crisps?

Check the salt per bag, especially if you’re eating other salty foods that day. The Health House lists 1.55 g of salt per 50 g bag of XXL Nutrition Protein Chips BBQ; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises adults to consume no more than 6 g of salt a day.

Which allergens should I check in these crisps?

Always check the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen flavour on the current packaging. The Health House lists soya, gluten and milk for XXL Nutrition Protein Chips BBQ; Body&Fit lists soya as an ingredient in Smart Chips Barbecue and says that this variant may contain gluten.