Choose crisps with added protein if you fancy a measured, savoury late-night snack after exercise. Compare the protein per portion you’ll actually eat with the energy, salt and allergens, too. A small pack can be convenient, while a larger bag gives you more freedom to choose your own portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says a regular main meal after exercise can also provide the protein and carbohydrates you need, so crisps aren’t a necessary substitute.
After an evening workout, you might prefer a crunchy snack to a shake or bar. Compare the protein per portion, but don’t feel you need to eat crisps for recovery: the Netherlands Nutrition Centre says a regular main meal after exercise can also provide enough protein and carbohydrates.
You want to know how much you’re actually eating. That’s why the pack weight, stated portion size and nutritional information for the amount you eat are at least as useful as the figures per 100 g.
You’re looking for a snack without animal-derived ingredients, and may also be checking for gluten or allergens. Albert Heijn describes AH Proteïne crisps paprika as vegan and gluten-free, but also mentions possible traces of milk, sesame and soya, among other things. Check the packaging of the variant you buy.
Start with the amount you actually want to eat. Then compare the nutritional information and ingredients for that exact flavour and pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein after a late workout | Compare the grams of protein per 100 g and per portion you plan to eat. | After a late workout, I want something savoury and to know how much protein is in my snack portion; for around 27% of consumers, protein is the top priority. |
| A measured late-night portion | Check the pack weight, stated portion size and nutritional information for that amount. | If I’m still hungry late at night, I want to decide how much to have. Around 27% of consumers say portion size is their top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen warnings for the exact flavour, even if the product is labelled vegan or gluten-free. | If I eat a plant-based diet or avoid allergens, I want to be able to check the ingredients carefully; for around 20% of consumers, this matters most. |
| The rest of the nutritional information | Compare energy, fat, salt and fibre per 100 g and per portion, as well as protein. | If I’ve already eaten salty foods, I want to take the salt, fat and energy in my late-night snack into account, too. For around 26% of consumers, this nutritional balance is the top priority. |
Crisps with added protein still provide energy and aren’t automatically a substitute for a main meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says a regular meal after exercise can provide enough protein and carbohydrates.
Choose a savoury snack because it suits the occasion, and consider protein alongside the rest of the nutritional information.
A small pack and a larger bag can look similar per 100 g, even though the amount you eat may differ. Albert Heijn lists Body&Fit Original in a 23 g pack with 7,4 g of protein; AH Proteïne crisps paprika comes in a 70 g bag with a stated portion of 25 g.
Calculate the nutritional values for the amount you actually plan to eat, or stick to the stated portion size.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Proteïne crisps paprika is labelled vegan and gluten-free, but the product information also mentions possible traces of milk, sesame and soya, among other things. Body&Fit Original contains soya and may contain gluten.
If you have an allergy, check the current allergen information on the packaging of the exact variant.
A familiar brand name or crunchy texture tells you nothing about the protein content. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says a 40 g bowl of average crisps contains around 2,5 g of protein.
If protein is an important factor in your purchase, compare the nutritional information for the specific product rather than relying on the crisps category.
AH Proteïne crisps paprika is a lentil snack in a 70 g bag. Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein and 13 g of fibre per 100 g.
Smart Protein Chips Original combines soya and potato ingredients. The product information at Albert Heijn lists a 23 g pack with 7,4 g of protein.
The Organic Crave makes organic protein crisps using lentil flour, including the Cheese variant for which Albert Heijn provides nutritional information.
No, crisps aren’t essential. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says a regular main meal after exercise can provide enough protein and carbohydrates. Choose crisps if you also fancy a savoury snack and the portion suits the occasion.
Albert Heijn labels AH Proteïne crisps paprika as vegan and gluten-free. The product information also mentions possible traces of milk, sesame and soya, among other things, so if you have an allergy, check the current packaging.
Because the salt content varies between the variants mentioned. Per 100 g, Albert Heijn lists 0,88 g of salt for AH Proteïne crisps paprika, 2 g for Body&Fit Original and 1,9 g for The Organic Crave Cheese. Remember to compare the portion you actually eat, too.
No, don’t assume every flavour has the same ingredients. Compare the nutritional information and allergens for the exact variant you’re buying, ideally on the current packaging.
