Choose high-protein paprika crisps if you’re looking for a savoury addition to a school lunch and extra protein matters to you. Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein per 100 g for AH Proteïne crisps paprika, compared with 6.1 g per 100 g for regular AH paprika crisps. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport don’t need special protein products if they eat a varied diet. So compare the portion size, salt, fat and allergens too, and don’t use crisps as a replacement for lunch.
They want a savoury snack with more protein than regular paprika crisps, to enjoy alongside a meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most people who do sport don’t need special protein products if they eat a varied diet.
They want to take something crunchy with them and are considering more than just the flavour: portion size, nutritional value and how the snack fits alongside the rest of their lunch matter too.
They want to know which ingredients are in the paprika snack and which allergens are listed on the pack. Even if a product is labelled vegan, information about possible allergens is still important.
First, decide whether you’re choosing the paprika snack mainly for extra protein, as an addition to lunch or for practical reasons. Then compare the nutritional information per 100 g and for the portion you’ll actually eat.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein for a sports session | Compare the protein per 100 g and per portion. Albert Heijn lists 28 g per 100 g for AH Proteïne crisps paprika and 6.1 g for regular AH paprika crisps. | After sport, I want an easy-to-carry snack with a clear protein value, without treating it as a meal. Around 50% of consumers say extra protein is their top priority. |
| The rest of your lunch | Check the portion size and compare salt, fat and fibre on the same basis; don’t let the snack replace your usual lunch. | If I take something crunchy with my school lunch, I also want to think about what else I’m eating. For around 30% of consumers, this lunch balance comes first. |
| Flavour, size and ingredients | Check the pack size, ingredients and allergens on the current label; don’t rely on the wording on the front of the pack alone. | I’m mainly looking for a paprika snack that’s easy to take with me and has ingredients that suit me. This practical choice is the main consideration for around 20% of consumers. |
The protein content doesn’t tell you how the whole snack or school lunch is made up. Salt, fat, fibre and portion size matter too.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g across products, then check what you’ll get from the portion you take with you.
A high-protein paprika snack isn’t a replacement for lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also says that most people who do sport don’t need special protein products if they eat a varied diet.
If you like, take the snack alongside a regular lunch rather than basing your lunch around it.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against eating large portions or foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise, as they can stay in your stomach for longer.
When planning around a sports session, think about how long before exercise you’ll eat and how large the portion is.
The Albert Heijn and Jumbo pages consulted list possible allergens for some paprika snacks or say that a product is no longer in the range.
When you buy, check the current ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the pack.
AH Proteïne crisps paprika are paprika crisps made with lentil flour; the nutritional values quoted are for this 70 g variant.
We Care Paprika Flavour Chips are a paprika snack made with soya and potato.
Body & Fit Smart Protein Chips Paprika Flavour are a paprika snack made with soya and potato.
No. A protein claim doesn’t make a paprika snack a full lunch. Check the portion size, salt, fat and fibre too, and decide how the snack fits alongside the rest of your lunch.
Not necessarily. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport don’t need special protein products if they eat a varied diet. High-protein paprika crisps can be a snack alongside a meal, but on their own they’re not a recovery meal.
If you do, pay particular attention to the portion size and timing. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against eating large portions or foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise, as they can stay in your stomach for longer.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the specific pack. Albert Heijn labels AH Proteïne crisps paprika as vegan, but also lists possible traces of milk, sesame seeds, soya and lactose. A vegan label doesn’t replace checking for allergens.
