Who might be interested in high-protein crisps?

Sportspeople who fancy a savoury snack

Want something crunchy after a workout, and is protein a factor in your choice? Check the amount per serving or whole pack, rather than looking only at the figure per 100 g.

Sportspeople choosing plant-based or gluten-free options

Albert Heijn describes AH Proteïne Crisps Paprika as vegan and gluten-free. For this and other varieties, check the current ingredients and allergen information too.

Sportspeople keeping track of their overall protein intake

If protein is your priority after a workout, it’s useful to consider crisps alongside the rest of your food. According to Voedingscentrum, most sportspeople who eat a varied diet don’t need specialist protein products.

What should you look for in high-protein crisps?

Start with the amount you’ll actually eat, then check the ingredients, allergens and salt content of the variety you’ve chosen.

What to consider What should you check? Who should consider this?
Protein per eating occasion Compare the protein per 100 g with the serving size and the whole pack. Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein per 100 g for AH Proteïne Crisps Paprika, with a 25 g serving; that works out at 7 g of protein per serving. After a workout, I want to know how much protein my snack actually provides. This is the main priority for around 50% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the product description and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn describes AH Proteïne Crisps Paprika as vegan, but also warns that allergens may be present. When choosing a plant-based snack, I want to know whether the ingredients and allergen information suit me; this is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Salt and serving size Compare the salt per 100 g and per amount you’ll eat. Albert Heijn lists 0.88 g of salt per 100 g for AH Proteïne Crisps Paprika and 1.9 g for The Organic Crave Cheese Protein Chips. If I have savoury snacks regularly, I want to be able to take the salt per serving into account. This is the top priority for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes when choosing

  • Looking only at protein per 100 g

    A small bag contains less protein than the figure per 100 g might suggest. Albert Heijn lists 7.4 g of protein per 23 g bag of Body & Fit Smart Protein Chips Original.

    Compare the nutritional information per serving and per pack before deciding how the crisps fit into your eating occasion.

  • Treating crisps as a complete meal

    A protein figure doesn’t tell you what else you’re getting at that eating occasion. For runners after exercise, Voedingscentrum also recommends foods containing carbohydrates.

    Consider the crisps alongside what else you eat and drink, rather than choosing a snack based on just one nutritional value.

  • Trusting the product name more than the packaging

    The word ‘protein’ tells you nothing about the salt content or potential allergens. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the salt levels differ between AH Proteïne Crisps Paprika and The Organic Crave Cheese Protein Chips.

    Check the latest nutritional information, ingredients and allergen details for the exact variety you want to buy.

Brands to compare

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn’s own-brand Proteïne Crisps come in paprika and sweet chilli varieties, with nutritional values per 100 g listed by the retailer.

  • According to Albert Heijn, the paprika variety contains 28 g of protein and 13 g of fibre per 100 g; the sweet chilli variety contains 26 g of protein per 100 g.
  • The listed serving size is 25 g. Check the allergen information for each variety too.

Body & Fit

Smart Protein Chips Original is a protein crisp product sold in a 23 g bag.

  • Albert Heijn’s product information lists 7.4 g of protein per bag.
  • The product contains soya. Albert Heijn’s listing says it is no longer in its range, so check availability with the retailer you’re planning to buy from.

The Organic Crave

Cheese Protein Chips is a protein crisp variety made with lentil flour.

  • Albert Heijn lists 26 g of protein per 100 g for this variety.
  • Albert Heijn also lists 1.9 g of salt per 100 g and says the product is no longer in its range.

Lay's

Here, Lay's is a reference point for ordinary potato crisps, not for the same product category as protein crisps.

  • According to Lay's Netherlands, the Oven Baked variety contains 50% less fat than ordinary potato crisps.
  • Comparing fat content doesn’t tell you how much protein a serving contains; check the nutritional information for the variety you’ve chosen.

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Frequently asked questions

Are high-protein crisps enough on their own after a workout?

Not necessarily: the amount of protein depends on the serving size and what else you eat. Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein per 100 g for AH Proteïne Crisps Paprika; a 25 g serving therefore provides 7 g of protein. Consider the crisps as part of your overall eating occasion.

Do I need specialist protein products if I’m a recreational sportsperson?

Not necessarily. According to Voedingscentrum, most sportspeople don’t need specialist protein shakes or bars if they eat a varied diet and already get enough protein.

How do I choose vegan high-protein crisps?

Check the product description, ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. Albert Heijn describes AH Proteïne Crisps Paprika as vegan and gluten-free, but warns that the product may contain milk, lactose, sesame seeds and soya.

What should I look for besides protein in a savoury snack after exercise?

Check the serving size and salt content, as well as what else you eat and drink. Voedingscentrum advises adults to consume no more than 6 g of salt a day, so compare the salt content with the amount of crisps you actually eat.