Who are these options for?

People who exercise and want a savoury snack with protein

After exercising, you’ll want to know how much protein is actually in the bag you’re taking with you. That makes the portion size more important than the claim on the front of the pack alone.

Vegan or gluten-free picnic-goers

You’re looking for crisps that suit your dietary preferences, and you check the ingredients and potential allergen warnings for each flavour.

Picnic-goers who want to plan their portions

You compare the nutritional values for the amount you’ll eat, including protein, energy, carbohydrates and salt, and decide in advance whether you’ll share the pack.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how many crisps you want to eat at your picnic. Then compare the nutritional information for that amount and check the ingredients for the exact flavour you’re considering.

What to look for What to check before buying Who it matters to
Protein per portion Compare the protein per full bag or per portion you measure out yourself; don’t treat the value per 100 g as the value per portion. After exercising, I want to know how much protein is in the portion I’ve brought with me, without mistaking a multi-portion bag for a single serving. Around 42% of consumers prioritise protein at each eating occasion.
Ingredients and allergens For your chosen flavour, read both the ingredients list and the ‘may contain’ warning; check each pack to confirm whether it’s vegan and gluten-free. If I eat vegan or gluten-free, I want to choose crisps without overlooking an allergen warning. For around 33% of consumers, suitable ingredients are the main priority.
Pack size and nutritional information Check the pack size and compare the energy, carbohydrates and salt for the amount you’ll actually eat. At the park, I want to decide in advance whether I’ll share my bag and how the nutritional values fit my portion. Portion control is the top priority for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Reading the value per 100 g as the value per portion

    Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein per 100 g for Proteine Crisps Paprika. At the stated portion size of 25 g, that’s 7 g of protein; the 70 g bag contains more than one portion of this size.

    Compare products using the same quantity: either the bag you’ll eat or a portion you measure out in advance.

  • Assuming high-protein crisps are essential after exercise

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise don’t need special protein products if they eat enough and have a varied diet. Crisps also aren’t a substitute for a meal or a drink.

    Consider the snack as part of everything else you eat and drink, rather than choosing it for its protein content alone.

  • Assuming vegan or gluten-free means allergen-free

    Albert Heijn lists Proteine Crisps Paprika and Sweet Chili as vegan and gluten-free, but warns that they may contain milk, sesame, soya and lactose. Bioteïne Nacho Cheese contains soya, milk and lactose, and may contain gluten.

    Check the current ingredients list and ‘may contain’ warning for every flavour.

  • Planning a large portion just before exercising

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against eating a large portion high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercising, as it can stay in your stomach for a long time and cause discomfort.

    Bear your exercise schedule in mind when planning your picnic; it’s better to eat these crisps afterwards or well before your activity.

Brands and product ranges to consider

Albert Heijn

The lentil-based Proteine Crisps are available in the flavours reviewed, Paprika and Sweet Chili, in 70 g bags.

  • Albert Heijn lists both flavours as vegan and gluten-free, with 26–28 g of protein per 100 g, depending on the flavour.
  • The stated portion size is 25 g. Both flavours may contain milk, sesame, soya and lactose.

XXL Nutrition

Protein Chips come in individual 50 g bags, ideal if you want to take a pre-portioned pack to your picnic.

  • According to XXL Nutrition, each bag contains 20 g of protein and 8 g of fibre.
  • The brand’s comparisons with regular crisps are not independent product comparisons. Check the ingredients for your chosen flavour, too.

Bioteïne

The Nacho Cheese flavour reviewed comes in an individual 30 g bag.

  • Bioteïne lists 12.3 g of protein and 5.1 g of carbohydrates per bag.
  • This flavour contains soya, milk and lactose, may contain gluten, and has 0.96 g of salt per bag.

The Organic Crave

Jumbo describes the Protein Chips Salt & Pepper and Paprika & Onion flavours reviewed as red lentil crisps in 30 g bags.

  • Jumbo’s product information lists 7.0–7.1 g of protein per bag, depending on the flavour.
  • Check that your preferred flavour is available before planning your picnic.

High-protein crisps on Joybuy

Related products will be available here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need high-protein crisps after exercising?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise don’t need special protein products if they eat enough and have a varied diet. A regular meal can provide protein too, so think of crisps as a snack rather than an essential post-workout meal.

Can you eat high-protein crisps just before exercising?

It’s best not to have a large portion of high-protein crisps just before exercising. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre warns that foods high in fat, protein or fibre can stay in your stomach for a long time and cause discomfort. It’s better to have the crisps afterwards or well before your activity.

What does ‘high-protein’ mean on packaging?

Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the nutrition claim ‘high-protein’ means that at least 20% of the food’s energy value must come from protein. On its own, the claim doesn’t tell you how many grams of protein you’ll get from your portion or whether you need a special protein product after exercising.

Which allergens should you look out for in these crisps?

Check the allergens for the exact flavour and the current packaging. Albert Heijn lists the Proteine Crisps reviewed as vegan and gluten-free, but warns that they may contain milk, sesame, soya and lactose. Bioteïne Nacho Cheese contains soya, milk and lactose, and may contain gluten.