For a school lunch, choose specifically high-protein paprika crisps only if protein is your main priority and the label gives the amount per serving. Plein.nl lists 5.8 g of protein per 25 g bag of WeCare High Protein Chips Paprika, as well as soya and 0.48 g of salt per bag. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport do not need separate protein products if they eat a varied diet. Build a school lunch around regular lunch foods, and treat crisps as an optional extra at most.
You want to know how much protein is in one bag, rather than relying on the front of the packet. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most people who do sport do not need separate protein products if they eat a varied diet.
You’re looking for a measured extra without letting crisps replace the rest of the lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five as the basis for a school lunch.
You want to take an amount that’s right for one lunch break. Jumbo and ALDI offer paprika crisps in both small and larger packs; if you buy a sharing bag, you can portion some out in advance.
First decide whether you’re mainly looking for a stated protein content or simply want to add a paprika-flavoured snack. Then consider the lunch as a whole, the portion size and the allergens in the exact product.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | Compare the protein per bag and per 100 g. If you have an allergy, check the ingredients too. | If I’m taking a savoury snack after an intense sports session, I want to know how much protein is actually in the bag; around 42% of consumers clearly prioritise protein. |
| Place in the lunch | Build the lunch around foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five, and keep crisps to an extra portion. | I don’t want a snack to replace regular food in a school lunch. For around 33% of consumers, its place in the lunchbox is the main consideration. |
| Portion size and flavour | Check the pack size and decide whether you’ll take one bag or portion some out from a sharing bag at home. | If you’re mainly after paprika flavour for one lunch break, you’ll want an amount that’s easy to take with you; portion size and flavour matter most to around 25% of consumers. |
A claim about how a product is made or its fat content doesn’t tell you how much protein a serving contains.
If protein is your main priority, check the protein per serving on the label of the exact product.
According to Plein.nl, a bag of WeCare High Protein Chips Paprika contains 5.8 g of protein, but a bag of crisps is no substitute for a balanced school lunch. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also says that most people who do sport do not need separate protein products if they eat a varied diet.
Put the lunch together first, then decide whether a savoury snack would make a good addition.
According to the product information on Plein.nl, WeCare High Protein Chips Paprika contains soya. Jumbo lists milk and sulphites as allergens in Smiths Sticks Paprika.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packet of the flavour you’re buying.
Paprika crisps are sold in a range of pack sizes. The contents of a larger bag aren’t necessarily the amount you’ll want to take for one lunch break.
Choose a small bag or portion some out into a separate container at home.
WeCare High Protein Chips Paprika is a paprika-flavoured snack with a stated protein content per individual bag.
Lay's offers products including regular Paprika and Oven Baked Roasted Paprika for anyone looking for paprika flavour.
Smiths Sticks Paprika are shaped differently from classic potato crisps and may suit anyone looking for this type of snack.
Jumbo offers a range of paprika crisps and pack sizes, including its own-brand products.
Sun Snacks is the brand shown on ALDI’s page for regular paprika crisps in different bag sizes.
No, not as a rule. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport don’t need separate protein products if they eat a healthy, varied diet. So consider a bag of crisps alongside the rest of what you eat.
According to Plein.nl, a 25 g bag contains 5.8 g of protein, or 23 g per 100 g. The nutrition information also lists 14 g of carbohydrates and 0.48 g of salt in the same bag.
No. The ingredients information published by Plein.nl lists soya. If you have an allergy, also check the allergen information on the packet you’re actually buying.
No. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends using foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five as the basis for a school lunch. You can add a measured portion of crisps as an extra at most, not as a replacement for lunch.
