Looking for a savoury snack to enjoy on the train after a workout? Choose based on the protein in the portion you’ll actually eat, rather than relying on a protein claim alone. Body&Fit Smart Chips Barbecue contains 7,4 g of protein per 23 g bag; a 25 g serving of AH Proteïne Crisps Sweet Chili contains 6,5 g. You don’t need a snack like this after every workout. Compare the serving size, nutritional information, ingredients and allergens too.
A small bag can be handy if you can’t have a meal while you’re travelling. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, specialist protein products aren’t automatically necessary if you get enough protein from your usual diet.
You like the texture of crisps, but want to know how much protein a portion contains. A claim such as ‘less fat’ doesn’t answer that question.
If you have a dietary preference or need to avoid an allergen, check the information on the exact product packaging. Even products described as vegan or gluten-free may carry warnings about potential allergens.
First, decide what matters most to you: protein, a clearly defined portion, the ingredients or simply the flavour. Then compare the nutritional information for the exact product variant.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare protein per 100 g and per portion eaten, as well as the energy per portion. | If I can’t eat until later after working out, I want to know how much protein I’ll get from one bag. Around 36% of consumers put protein content first. |
| Packaging and portion size | Check the net weight and stated serving size. If you’re buying a larger bag, decide how much you want to take with you or eat. | For a short journey, I want a snack that’s easy to portion out. Around 29% of consumers say this is their main consideration. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen warnings for the exact flavour. | I need to be able to check whether the snack suits my dietary preferences or avoids the allergens I steer clear of. Around 21% of consumers give this check top priority. |
| Flavour and a familiar brand | If you’re also considering regular crisps or a lower-fat option, check the protein content separately. | I’d rather choose a familiar flavour and don’t necessarily expect a high-protein snack. Around 14% of consumers put this preference first. |
Lay’s describes Oven Baked as having 50% less fat than regular potato crisps. That doesn’t tell you anything about its protein content; Pringles lists 6,2 g of protein per 100 g for Original.
Decide which nutritional value matters to you, then check it on the packaging.
Body&Fit Smart Chips Barbecue comes in a 23 g bag, while AH Proteïne Crisps Sweet Chili comes in a 70 g bag with a stated serving size of 25 g. The amount you eat may therefore differ from the stated serving.
Compare the figures per 100 g, then work out what they mean for the amount you plan to eat on your journey.
Albert Heijn describes Proteïne Crisps Sweet Chili as vegan and gluten-free, but also warns that it may contain milk, sesame seeds, soya and lactose. Body&Fit Smart Chips Barbecue contains soya and may contain gluten.
Check the ingredients and warnings on the packaging for the exact flavour.
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, specialist protein products aren’t necessary for every person who exercises. Having more protein than you need won’t automatically give you extra benefits.
Think of the snack as part of what you eat throughout the day, rather than as a meal replacement.
Smart Chips Barbecue is a crisp-style snack made with soya and potato, packed in 23 g bags.
AH Proteïne Crisps Sweet Chili is a lentil snack in a 70 g bag, with a stated serving size of 25 g.
Oven Baked is an option for anyone who mainly looks at the fat content when choosing crisps.
Original is a regular crisp option for anyone who values flavour and packaging more than extra protein.
Under the Smiths brand, Lay’s lists products including Hamka’s, Wokkels, Nibb-it, Chipito and Bugles.
These lentil wafers are a savoury, crunchy option for when you’re out and about, but they’re not traditional crisps. Check the protein per portion you’ll eat before comparing them with the protein crisps mentioned above.
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A savoury, crunchy lentil wafer snack for a train journey.
The pack contains 54 g. Check the current label for the protein in the portion you plan to eat, and check the ingredients and allergens.
Under European rules on nutrition claims, a product can use this wording when at least 20% of its energy value comes from protein. So don’t just look at the grams of protein: check the energy and serving size in the nutritional information too.
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, a specialist protein product isn’t automatically necessary if you get enough protein from your usual diet. A small bag can still make a handy snack if you can’t have a meal while you’re out and about.
Albert Heijn describes this variant as vegan and gluten-free, but also warns that it may contain milk, sesame seeds, soya and lactose. Check the current packaging if the ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.
Yes. Base your choice on the nutritional information, ingredients and allergen details on the packaging for the exact flavour you’re buying. Product information can change.
