High-protein crisps can make a savoury office snack if you pay attention to how much protein is in each bag, perhaps because you exercise. Consider this amount as part of what you eat throughout the day, and check the salt, energy, ingredients and allergens too: a protein claim doesn’t tell you anything about these other qualities.
You want a crunchy snack at the office and pay attention to its protein content. Voedingscentrum explains that the protein needs of people who train intensively depend in part on their sporting goals. So consider how a bag contributes to your diet over the course of the day.
You want something savoury between tasks and would like to know in advance how much protein, salt and energy the whole bag contains. The values per portion are therefore just as relevant as the nutrition information per 100 g.
You’re choosing snacks for a shared stock cupboard or a meeting. It’s important to check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging of each variety, especially if colleagues need to avoid certain ingredients.
First decide whether protein is the reason you’re choosing these crisps. Then compare the values for the bag you actually plan to eat, and check the ingredients when sharing snacks.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per bag | Check the number of grams of protein per portion and how many portions the pack contains. | After exercising, I want to know how much protein my snack actually provides, not just see the word ‘protein’ on the pack; this is the main priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information for every variety you buy. | If I’m putting snacks out for colleagues, I need to be able to check which ingredients they should avoid. This check is the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Portion, salt and energy | Compare the salt and energy per bag and per 100 g, especially if a pack contains multiple portions. | Between meetings, I want to know in advance what’s in a whole bag, rather than relying on the protein claim alone; portion control matters most to around 25% of consumers. |
| Practical purchasing | Check the bag size and current availability when buying individual snacks for the office. | For the office snack cupboard, I look for bags I can hand out individually and add to my shopping. This convenience is the main consideration for around 17% of consumers. |
A protein claim doesn’t tell you how much salt or energy is in a bag. The amount of protein you actually eat also depends on the portion size.
Read the nutrition information per portion alongside the values per 100 g, and factor in salt and energy when making your choice.
If a pack contains multiple portions, the values per portion won’t reflect what you consume if you eat the whole bag.
Check the number of portions on the pack, or choose a bag size that suits the snack occasion.
Ingredients and allergen information can change. Albert Heijn also warns about this in its online product information.
Before handing out the snacks, read the label on the pack you actually bought and keep snacks with unsuitable ingredients separate.
A statement about fat and a protein claim describe different qualities. So a crisp variety with less fat isn’t automatically a high-protein choice.
If protein is your main criterion, compare the amount of protein per portion on the current label.
Body&Fit offers Smart Protein Chips as a savoury snack for people who pay attention to their protein intake.
Albert Heijn lists AH Proteine crisps in flavours including paprika and sweet chilli.
Jumbo lists The Organic Crave Protein Chips in 30 g bags.
Lay's is a familiar option for standard crisps when flavour and a savoury snack matter more than a specific protein goal.
Pringles offers Nachos corn chips, among other options, for sharing.
Under this EU nutrition claim, at least 20% of the energy value must come from protein, according to Regulation 1924/2006 published by EUR-Lex. The claim doesn’t tell you how many grams of protein are in one bag; you’ll need the nutrition information per portion for that.
No, exercising doesn’t automatically mean you need a high-protein snack at the office. Voedingscentrum explains that the protein needs of people who train intensively depend on their goals. So consider the protein per bag alongside what you eat throughout the day.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging of each variety before sharing it. Previous online product information isn’t a substitute, as a recipe or packaging can change.
No, compare the salt, energy and portion size too. Voedingscentrum advises adults to eat no more than 6 g of salt a day; the salt in a savoury snack counts towards this, alongside the salt in the rest of your diet.
