People who exercise and want a savoury, protein-rich snack
You want something crunchy to eat during or after exercise and are comparing its protein content with ordinary paprika crisps. A snack isn’t a substitute for a meal.
Who are these paprika snacks for?
People who want to portion out a snack alongside chips
You’d rather choose a small bag or divide a larger pack into portions, so you know how much you’re eating alongside your chips.
People with specific ingredient or allergen requirements
As well as protein, you check the ingredients, stated nutritional claims and allergens for the exact variant you want to buy.
What should you look for when choosing?
First compare protein per 100 g to see how products stack up, then check how much protein you’ll get in the portion you actually eat.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Protein | Compare protein per 100 g and per portion eaten; a large bag doesn’t automatically count as one portion. | If I have a savoury snack after exercise, I want to know how much protein I’m actually eating. Around 46% of consumers say protein is their top priority. |
| Portion and nutritional value | Check the pack weight and compare energy and fat per 100 g as well as per portion. | When I’m having chips, I want to choose how much more to snack on without mistaking part of a bag for a single portion. Around 27% of consumers prioritise portion choice. |
| Ingredients, allergens and salt | Read the allergen information for the variant you’ve chosen and check the salt content per portion eaten. | I want a paprika snack that meets my ingredient or allergen requirements, and I also keep an eye on salt when I’m having chips. This is the main consideration for around 27% of consumers. |
Common mistakes when choosing paprika snacks
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Judging by the protein claim on the front of the pack alone
The amount per 100 g doesn’t tell you how much protein you’ll get from a small bag. Jumbo lists 5.8 g of protein per 25 g bag of WeCare Paprika Flavour Chips.
Check the nutritional information per 100 g and calculate how much you’ll get in the portion you plan to eat.
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Thinking of a snack as a complete recovery meal
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise don’t need special protein products if they eat a varied diet. A higher protein content doesn’t make crisps a complete meal.
Think about the snack as part of your overall diet, rather than using it as the only measure of what you eat after exercise.
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Overlooking allergens in a different variant
Ingredients vary from product to product. Albert Heijn says AH Proteïne crisps paprika may contain milk, sesame, soya and lactose; according to Jumbo, the WeCare variant contains soya and may contain gluten.
If ingredients or allergens matter to you, read the packaging of the exact variant you’re buying.
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Using a fat claim to judge the whole snack
A comparison of fat content alone doesn’t tell you how much salt is in a portion. Jumbo also lists 0.62 g of salt per 25 g bag of WeCare.
Check the full nutritional information for the portion you eat, rather than looking at just one nutrient in isolation.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn
AH Proteïne crisps paprika is a lentil snack seasoned with paprika and smoked paprika powder, sold in a 70 g bag.
- Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein and 13 g of fibre per 100 g, and describes the product as vegan and gluten-free.
- According to Albert Heijn, the snack may contain milk, sesame, soya and lactose. Check the packaging if you have allergen requirements.
ahead
Protein Flips Paprika is a paprika-flavoured flip made with ingredients including red lentil flour, chickpea flour and rice protein. It isn’t a classic potato crisp.
- ahead lists 24 g of protein per 100 g and 50 g portions, and describes the flips as vegan and gluten-free.
- The different ingredients and product format may make these a less suitable choice if you’re looking for potato crisps.
WeCare
WeCare Paprika Flavour Chips is a potato- and soya-based snack in a 25 g bag.
- Jumbo lists 23 g of protein per 100 g and 5.8 g per 25 g bag.
- The product contains soya and may contain gluten. Jumbo describes this variant as no longer available in its online range, so check current availability.
Body & Fit
Smart protein chips paprika flavour is a soya- and potato-based snack seasoned with paprika.
- Albert Heijn lists 29 g of protein per 100 g for this variant.
- The same product information lists 2.5 g of salt per 100 g and identifies soya as an allergen. Albert Heijn says this variant is no longer in its range.
Lay's
Lay's Paprika is a potato crisp for anyone looking for the familiar texture of paprika crisps, rather than a comparable high-protein snack.
- Potato crisps are a familiar alternative when texture matters more than protein content.
- Albert Heijn lists 6 g of protein and 29 g of fat per 100 g for Lay's Paprika. Don’t compare this with high-protein variants without also considering the portion you eat.
Paprika snacks on Joybuy
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need high-protein paprika crisps after exercise?
No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise don’t need a special protein snack if they eat a varied diet. If you still want to choose a paprika snack for its protein, compare the amount in the portion you’ll actually eat and don’t treat it as a meal replacement.
Which allergens should I check in high-protein paprika snacks?
Check the allergen information on the packaging of the variant you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn says AH Proteïne crisps paprika may contain milk, sesame, soya and lactose; according to Jumbo, WeCare Paprika Flavour Chips contains soya and may contain gluten.
How should I compare salt if I’m having a snack with chips?
Compare the salt content in the amount of crisps you’ll actually eat, and consider the rest of your meal too. Jumbo lists 0.62 g of salt per 25 g bag of WeCare; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises adults to have no more than 6 g of salt a day.