People who do sport and want a savoury, protein-rich snack
You want to know how much protein you’ll get in a real serving, without treating crisps as a substitute for a full meal.
Who is this choice relevant for?
Office teams sharing a supply of snacks
You want to portion out the crisps and store them in a sealed container, while keeping the ingredients and allergen information available for colleagues.
Snackers who mainly watch their fat intake
You compare the fat content of crisps and bear in mind that less fat doesn’t automatically mean more protein.
What should you look for?
Start with the amount of protein in the serving you actually plan to offer. For a shared tin, then check the packaging, allergen information and nutritional values.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
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| Protein per serving | Compare protein per 100 g with the stated serving size. Albert Heijn lists 28 g per 100 g for Protein Crisps Paprika and 26 g for Sweet Chilli, both with a serving size of 25 g. | If I want a savoury snack after exercise, I look at the protein in the serving I’ll actually eat. For around 50% of consumers, the amount of protein is the deciding factor. |
| Sharing and storage | Check whether you can measure out portions, how to store the crisps once opened, and whether you can keep the current label with the tin. | When sharing a tin, I want to know what crisps are in it and how much I’m taking, especially if colleagues need to check for allergens. This is a priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Fat and salt | Compare fat and salt on the same basis, for example per 100 g, then consider your serving size. Albert Heijn lists 13 g of fat per 100 g for Lay’s Oven Baked Original and 30 g for Lay’s Original. | When I choose crisps for the office, fat and salt matter more to me than a protein claim. Around 20% of consumers prioritise these nutritional values. |
Common mistakes
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Treating protein crisps as a complete meal
A higher protein content in a snack doesn’t mean it can replace a meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also says that most people who do sport don’t need special protein products if they eat a healthy, varied diet.
Choose crisps as a snack and consider the portion in the context of what else you eat.
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Comparing only the protein content
Salt levels vary by flavour: Albert Heijn lists 0.88 g per 100 g for its Protein Crisps Paprika and 1.05 g for Sweet Chilli; for Body & Fit Smart Protein Chips Original, Albert Heijn lists 2 g.
Compare the salt values per 100 g too before choosing a variety to share regularly.
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Emptying a whole bag into the tin without its label
The 70 g bags of AH Protein Crisps state a serving size of 25 g. Without the packaging, colleagues also won’t be able to check the ingredients and allergens.
Measure out portions, keep the original packaging with the tin and close the tin after use.
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Assuming vegan means allergen-free
AH Protein Crisps are labelled vegan, but according to the product information, the varieties reviewed may contain allergens including milk, sesame and soya.
Ask colleagues with allergies to check the current label on the specific pack.
Brands to compare
Albert Heijn
Its own-brand lentil-based protein crisps, available in the paprika and sweet chilli flavours reviewed.
- The product information lists 28 g of protein, 13 g of fibre and 0.88 g of salt per 100 g for the paprika flavour; the sweet chilli flavour has 26 g of protein, 6.7 g of fibre and 1.05 g of salt.
- The product information warns of possible traces of allergens. Check the current packaging before sharing.
Body & Fit
Smart Protein Chips Original is a soya and potato variety sold in a 23 g bag.
- Albert Heijn lists 32 g of protein per 100 g and 7.4 g per bag.
- The product information lists soya and 2 g of salt per 100 g. Albert Heijn marks this variety as discontinued.
The Organic Crave
Protein Chips Paprika & Onion is a red lentil variety sold in a 30 g bag.
- Jumbo lists 24 g of protein per 100 g and 7.1 g per bag.
- Jumbo says this product is no longer part of its online range; check availability before relying on it for your office supplies.
BioToday
Sea salt lentil crisps are an alternative lentil variety to compare for nutritional value.
- Albert Heijn lists 12 g of protein per 100 g for this variety.
- Compare the full nutritional information per 100 g: the stated protein value differs from that of the AH Protein Crisps reviewed.
Lay’s
The Original and oven-baked potato crisps reviewed are useful for comparison if fat content or regular crisps matter more to you than extra protein.
- Albert Heijn lists 13 g of fat per 100 g for Lay’s Oven Baked Original, compared with 30 g for Lay’s Original.
- The stated protein values are 5.1 and 6 g per 100 g respectively, so based on this comparison, the oven-baked variety isn’t a high-protein choice.
Crisps for a portion-controlled office snack
These broccoli crisps come in 20 g packs. That makes them a handy option if you’re looking for individual portions for the office snack tin. Check the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging before sharing them.
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Broccoli crisps 20 g
A 20 g pack is a good choice if you want to offer crisps as an individual office snack. Keep the product packaging available so colleagues can check the current ingredients and allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Can protein crisps replace a meal after exercise?
No, a serving of protein crisps isn’t automatically a meal replacement. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says most people who do sport don’t need special protein products if they eat a healthy, varied diet, so consider a savoury snack alongside the rest of your diet.
How much protein is in a serving of AH Protein Crisps?
Based on the values listed by Albert Heijn, a 25 g serving contains around 7 g of protein for the paprika flavour and 6.5 g for sweet chilli. The nutritional information lists 28 and 26 g of protein per 100 g respectively; check the label of your chosen flavour when you buy it.
Can you put crisps loose in a shared biscuit tin?
According to the product information, you can store the AH Protein Crisps reviewed in a sealed tin after opening. Keep the original packaging nearby so everyone can check the ingredients and allergens for those crisps.
Does less fat mean more protein?
No, one doesn’t automatically follow from the other. Albert Heijn lists 13 g of fat and 5.1 g of protein per 100 g for Lay’s Oven Baked Original, compared with 30 g of fat and 6 g of protein for Lay’s Original. Compare both nutritional values separately for the variety you want to buy.