If you’re looking for a snack with more protein for a night in front of the telly, compare the nutritional information per 100 g: Albert Heijn lists 26–28 g of protein for the Proteïne Crisps reviewed here, compared with 6.2 g for Pringles Original, according to Pringles Netherlands. Also check your portion size, the ingredients and allergen information. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says most people who do sport don’t need special protein products if they already get enough protein from their usual diet.
You’re after a convenient snack and want to know how much protein the portion you eat provides. Consider it alongside your usual diet, rather than treating a bag of crisps as a complete meal.
You want a crunchy snack that suits your dietary preferences. Albert Heijn labels the Proteïne Crisps Paprika and Sweet Chili reviewed here as vegan and gluten-free. For the flavour you choose, also check the warnings about possible traces of allergens.
Your priorities are flavour and packaging that works for sharing. Extra protein may not be a deciding factor; Lay’s, for example, describes its resealable snack box as suitable for a film night.
Decide what matters most to you for your night in front of the telly: protein content, dietary requirements or sharing. Then compare the nutritional information and pack sizes of the products that fit the bill.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein content | Compare the protein per 100 g, then work out how much you’ll get from the portion you plan to eat. A protein claim on the front of the pack doesn’t tell you how much protein is in your portion. | If I have a savoury snack after exercise, I want to know how much protein it provides without treating it as a complete meal. For around 42% of consumers, protein content is said to be the main reason for choosing a snack. |
| Dietary requirements and allergens | Check the ingredients, dietary information and allergen warnings on the pack for the flavour you’ve chosen. | If I’m looking for a vegan or gluten-free option, I want to choose a suitable snack for a night in front of the telly and see which allergen traces may be present. For around 33% of consumers, this dietary requirement is said to come first. |
| Flavour and sharing | Choose a flavour and pack size that suit your group and the portions you have in mind. | When we’re watching a series together, a familiar flavour and easy sharing matter more to me than extra protein. For around 25% of consumers, this is said to be the main reason for buying. |
A high-protein snack can contribute to your daily intake, but it isn’t automatically needed for recovery. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says most people who do sport don’t need special protein products if they get enough protein from their usual diet.
Choose based on your diet and the snack you actually fancy, not just because the pack says ‘protein’.
Pack sizes vary: Albert Heijn lists the Proteïne Crisps reviewed here as 70 g, while Body & Fit Smart Protein Chips Original is listed as a 23 g bag. That means the figures per bag aren’t a like-for-like comparison.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g first, then check what you’ll get from the portion you actually eat.
Albert Heijn labels its Proteïne Crisps Paprika and Sweet Chili as vegan and gluten-free, but also states that they may contain milk, sesame seeds, soya and lactose.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, read the allergen information on the pack for the flavour you’re buying.
A larger pack doesn’t make regular crisps higher in protein per 100 g. Pringles Netherlands lists 6.2 g of protein per 100 g for Original, which is available in different pack sizes.
First choose the type of snack that suits your main goal, then decide what pack size works for sharing.
Compare the varieties listed individually: the nutritional information and ingredients for one flavour don’t automatically apply to another product range.
The AH Proteïne Crisps reviewed here are lentil crisps available in Paprika and Sweet Chili, both in 70 g bags.
Smart Protein Chips Original is the soya and potato variety from this brand reviewed here.
Lay’s offers regular crisps and snack packs designed for sharing.
According to Pringles Netherlands, Pringles Original is a regular crisp variety available in 40 g, 70 g and 165 g packs.
This pick is a rosemary lentil wafer for a savoury night in front of the telly, rather than a traditional crisp. If extra protein is your main priority, compare the nutritional information on the pack with that of other snacks.
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A savoury snack for when lentil wafers suit you better than traditional crisps. If you’re keeping an eye on your protein intake or have specific allergen requirements, check the nutritional information and ingredients on the pack.
Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, a product can make the ‘high protein’ nutrition claim only if at least 20% of its energy value comes from protein. The number of grams of protein per 100 g alone doesn’t show whether this requirement is met; use the full nutritional information to compare products.
No, exercising doesn’t mean you need protein crisps. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says most people who do sport don’t need special protein products if they already get enough protein from their usual diet. So consider a snack as part of everything else you eat.
Albert Heijn labels the AH Proteïne Crisps Paprika and Sweet Chili reviewed here as vegan and gluten-free. Both product listings also warn that they may contain milk, sesame seeds, soya and lactose, so if you have an allergy or intolerance, read the label on the pack you choose.
