If you’re mainly looking for extra protein in an individual paprika snack, compare the protein per bag and per 100 g. The Body & Fit and WeCare variants reviewed contain 29 g and 23 g of protein per 100 g respectively, compared with 6 g for the Lay's Paprika reviewed by Jumbo. For a King's Day get-together with several people, a larger bag of regular paprika crisps may be more practical. Whichever you choose, check the portion size, nutritional information and ingredients on the current packaging.
If protein is one of your reasons for buying, check how much there is in the whole bag. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most people who do sport don’t need special protein products if they already get enough protein from a varied diet.
An individual bag makes it clear how much you’re having in one snack break. Compare fat and salt as well as protein per portion, so the words on the front of the pack aren’t your only reason for choosing it.
If several people are sharing a bag, its size and how easy it is to share matter more than the protein content of an individual bag. A separate high-protein snack is still an option for anyone specifically looking for one.
Decide whether extra protein in your snack or sharing with the group matters most. Then compare the nutritional information on a like-for-like basis: per 100 g and per the amount you plan to eat.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who is this important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per snack | Compare protein per 100 g and per whole bag; check the ingredients too. | I’m looking for a savoury paprika snack, and extra protein is my main reason for choosing a small bag. Around 42% of consumers put this protein need first. |
| Portion, fat and salt | Check the amount in each bag and compare energy, fat and salt per 100 g and per the portion you intend to eat. | If I want to keep to one snack break, I want to know how much I’m actually eating and what’s in that portion. This matters most to around 33% of consumers. |
| Sharing with the group | Check the net weight and work out how many people will be eating the crisps. | For a get-together with several people, I’m mainly looking for a bag we can share, rather than buying it for the extra protein. Around 25% of consumers put this need first. |
A bag of high-protein crisps is still a snack. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport already get enough protein from a varied diet.
Check the protein in the whole bag and consider whether an extra protein snack fits in with what else you eat, rather than relying on the claim alone.
Comparing bags can be misleading if the pack sizes and stated portions differ. Fat and salt are also worth considering.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then check how much you actually plan to eat.
The Body & Fit and WeCare paprika variants reviewed contain 23 g and 25 g per bag respectively. Jumbo also offers regular paprika crisps in larger packs.
Work out how many people will be eating. For a get-together, you could choose a larger bag to share and consider an individual bag for someone specifically looking for extra protein.
The ingredients and nutritional values you need to make your choice depend on the specific variant and pack. Albert Heijn also listed the Body & Fit paprika variant reviewed as no longer available in its range.
Check the current variant before buying, and read the nutritional information and ingredients on the packaging when it arrives.
The Smart Protein Chips Paprika reviewed come in an individual bag for anyone who wants to compare protein per portion.
The paprika crisps reviewed come in an individual 25 g bag.
The 200 g Paprika Chips reviewed are a regular sharing bag, not a snack specifically designed to be high in protein.
These products suit a get-together: sharing bags and individual portions for a group. Don’t treat them as alternatives to a snack chosen specifically for its extra protein without first comparing the nutritional information. The final variant is called Red Pepper; check the flavour on the packaging if you specifically want paprika crisps.
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A paprika snack for putting out a bag to share.
The pack contains 150 g. Check the protein content on the label if extra protein is your main reason for buying.
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A paprika variant for sharing at a get-together.
The pack contains 150 g. Check the ingredients on the current packaging before serving the crisps to anyone with a food allergy.
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A paprika variant for sharing from a bag at your get-together.
The pack contains 150 g. If you’re also considering protein, fat or salt, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per the portion you intend to eat.
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A bag of paprika crisps for sharing.
The pack contains 200 g. If you’re specifically looking for extra protein, compare the protein value on the label per 100 g and per the portion you intend to eat.
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Individual packs for a group when you want to serve separate portions.
The multipack contains 12 packs of 40 g. The product name says Red Pepper; check the flavour and ingredients on the packaging if you’re specifically looking for paprika crisps or need to take allergies into account.
Not necessarily: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport already get enough protein from a varied diet. Don’t choose a snack solely because of a protein claim; consider your overall diet and how much protein is in the portion you eat.
Read the ingredients and allergen information for the variant you choose. The Body & Fit paprika variant reviewed contains soya and may contain traces of gluten; the WeCare variant reviewed uses soya protein. Don’t assume a different flavour or pack has the same ingredients.
Keep the pack somewhere cool and dry, and seal it well after opening. Joybuy also advises keeping Lay's Paprika out of direct sunlight and away from heat and moisture. Follow the storage instructions on the pack you buy.
