Who are these options for?

People working from home who are mindful of protein

You’re looking for a savoury paprika snack to enjoy with lunch or after exercise. Don’t just look at the high-protein claim: check how much protein is in the portion you’ll actually eat.

Paprika crisp fans looking to cut down on fat

You mainly want paprika flavour with a lower fat content. An oven-baked option may suit you, but that doesn’t automatically make it a high-protein snack.

People working from home looking for a snack with lunch

Convenience, flavour and a suitable portion size matter to you. You see crisps as an addition to lunch, not a replacement for the whole meal.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide whether protein, less fat or a convenient snack portion is your priority. Then compare the nutritional information for the exact paprika flavour and pack you want to buy.

What to look for What to check before buying Who it matters to
Extra protein Look for an explicit high-protein claim and compare protein per portion and per 100 g. If I have a paprika snack with lunch after exercise, I want to know how much protein my portion provides. Around 50% of consumers prioritise this protein goal.
Less fat Compare fat and energy on the same basis, per 100 g and per portion; a lower fat content doesn’t in itself mean a product carries a high-protein claim. I want paprika flavour, but I prioritise less fat over extra protein when choosing. For around 33% of consumers, fat content is the main consideration.
Portion size and convenience Check the pack size and the portion you plan to have, especially if the crisps are just an addition to lunch. During a short lunch break, I’m looking for an easy snack that lets me choose a suitable portion. Convenient portioning matters most to around 17% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming less fat means high in protein

    These claims describe different product qualities. Joybuy’s product information for Lay's Oven Baked Paprika says it has 50% less fat than regular crisps, but contains 5,9 g of protein per 100 g.

    Start with your main priority: if you’re looking for protein, compare the high-protein claim and protein per portion; if you’re looking to reduce fat, check fat and energy per 100 g and per portion.

  • Treating a snack as a complete lunch

    A high-protein claim doesn’t tell you whether a bag of crisps can replace your whole lunch. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport don’t need special protein products if they eat a healthy, varied diet.

    Think of crisps as a possible addition, and take the rest of your lunch into account if protein is one of your buying criteria.

  • Having a large portion just before exercise

    The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large portion or foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise, as these can stay in your stomach for longer.

    Bear your training time in mind and avoid having a large portion of crisps just beforehand.

  • Assuming allergens are the same across different varieties

    According to Joybuy’s product information, Lay's Oven Baked Paprika contains milk. This doesn’t tell you anything about the ingredients in another brand or flavour.

    Check the latest ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the variety you’re buying.

Brands to consider

Body & Fit

Smart Chips is a snack range that includes a paprika flavour in 23 g bags.

  • Body & Fit states that the Smart Chips range contains at least 6,7 g of protein per bag.
  • Check the nutritional information for the paprika variety itself: the table for the barbecue flavour isn’t interchangeable with the one for paprika.

We Care

Jumbo sells Paprika Flavour Chips as a 25 g paprika snack.

  • Jumbo describes this variety as high protein.
  • Check the pack to see how much protein a portion contains, and check the salt and allergen information too.

Lay's

Alongside its regular crisps, Lay's Netherlands also lists its Oven Baked range; the lower-fat paprika variety is relevant to this choice.

  • According to Joybuy’s product information, Lay's Oven Baked Paprika contains 50% less fat than regular crisps.
  • The same product information lists 5,9 g of protein per 100 g and milk as an allergen. Don’t mistake less fat for a high-protein claim.

Croky

Croky Paprika is a regular paprika crisp for anyone mainly looking for this type of snack.

  • Jumbo lists 6,3 g of protein, 29 g of fat and 514 kcal per 100 g for Croky Paprika.
  • That amount of protein per 100 g doesn’t in itself prove a high-protein claim; check the label if extra protein is your goal.

Paprika crisps for a lower-fat option on Joybuy

These oven-baked paprika crisps are a good fit if you’re looking to reduce fat with your working-from-home lunch. If you’re specifically looking for a snack with a high-protein claim, assess products against that separate criterion.

Lay's Oven Baked Paprika, 150 g bag

Lay's Oven Baked Paprika, 150 g

A paprika snack for when less fat matters more to you than extra protein. According to Joybuy’s product information, this variety contains 50% less fat than regular crisps; per 100 g, it lists 13 g of fat, 5,9 g of protein and 440 kcal. The product information also says the pack contains milk. Check the pack to decide how much you’d like to have.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need high-protein paprika crisps after exercise?

Not necessarily. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport already get enough protein as part of a healthy, varied diet. So consider a paprika snack alongside what else you eat, rather than relying solely on the claim on the bag.

What does a high-protein claim on crisps mean?

Under the EU rules published by EUR-Lex, a claim meaning ‘high protein’ can be used when at least 20% of a product’s energy value comes from protein. The claim doesn’t tell you how much protein is in your portion or whether the crisps make a complete lunch; check the nutritional information for that.

Are oven-baked paprika crisps automatically high in protein?

No. Joybuy’s product information says Lay's Oven Baked Paprika contains 50% less fat than regular crisps, but lists 5,9 g of protein and 440 kcal per 100 g. A lower fat content is a different buying criterion from a high-protein claim.

What should I look for if I want crisps just before exercise?

Pay particular attention to the timing and portion size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large portion or foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise, as these can stay in your stomach for longer.

Do all paprika crisps contain milk?

You can’t assume that all paprika crisps contain milk. Joybuy’s product information lists milk for Lay's Oven Baked Paprika; for a different flavour or pack, always check the relevant ingredients and allergen information.