Choose high-protein tortilla chips if you want a savoury snack that helps you reach your remaining protein target. Compare the nutritional information per serving and per 100 g. If you’re mainly looking for chips to dip, make nachos with or share during a TV dinner, regular tortilla chips may be a better fit. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most athletes don’t need specialist protein products.
If you want a savoury snack around your workout, check how much protein your planned serving adds to what you’ve already eaten that day. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most athletes don’t need specialist protein products.
Don’t just choose based on the front of the bag. Check the serving size and nutritional information for protein, energy and salt too.
If you’re serving nachos or chips with dip, the shape, flavour and bag size matter more to your choice than getting the highest possible protein content.
First decide whether you mainly want protein in your snack, want to compare the nutritional information or are looking for chips to share and dip.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein in your serving | Compare protein per 100 g and per the amount you plan to eat. Check the flavour and pack you’ve chosen. | After a workout, I want to know how much protein is actually in my bowl. For around 42% of consumers, protein content is the top priority. |
| Serving size and nutritional information | Check energy, fat, salt and protein per 100 g and per your planned serving; factor in any dip too. | On a film night, I want to be able to weigh up my portion against what else I’m eating. Around 33% of consumers prioritise serving size and nutritional information. |
| Dipping and sharing | Check that the shape, flavour and bag size suit the dip, toppings and number of people eating. | When we’re having nachos together, I’m mainly looking for chips that work well with them. Around 25% of consumers put this use ahead of protein content. |
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most athletes don’t need specialist protein products if their regular diet provides enough protein.
First consider what you’ve already eaten that day, then decide whether a high-protein snack would help you meet your remaining target.
A high-protein option has other nutritional values to consider too. Lowcarbcenter’s product information lists 2.40 g of salt per 100 g, as well as 35 g of protein, for Inlead Protein Tortilla Chips Paprika.
Compare protein, energy, fat and salt on the same basis, then consider how much you plan to eat.
The Inlead option described contains soya protein. Ingredients can also vary between products and flavours.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the exact option you choose.
An individual protein snack and a large bag of tortilla chips for nachos are designed for different occasions.
First decide whether you want an individual serving or a bowl to share, then compare pack sizes and nutritional information.
More Nutrition includes Tortilla Protein Chips in its protein-focused snack range. Jumbo lists a 50 g pack of More Protein Tortilla Chips Paprika.
The Protein Tortilla Chips Paprika described are tortilla chips containing soya protein, in a 50 g pack.
The 160 g Giant Tortilla Chips Salsa are an example of larger corn tortilla chips for a bowl of dip or nachos.
Doritos presents its Original option as tortilla chips for loaded nachos and dipping.
This Doritos option suits anyone choosing regular tortilla chips for a TV dinner. If you’re specifically looking for a clearly stated protein contribution, compare the nutritional information on the pack first.
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An option if you’re looking for regular tortilla chips for a TV dinner. The bag contains 170 g; check the nutritional information on the pack if protein content or salt levels will influence your choice.
No, not necessarily. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most athletes don’t need specialist protein products. If you’d still like a savoury snack that adds protein, consider your overall diet and the protein content of the serving you plan to eat.
First compare protein per 100 g, then per serving, so different pack sizes don’t give you a misleading comparison. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists 0.9 g of protein per handful (13 g) of plain tortilla chips; Lowcarbcenter lists 8.7 g per 25 g serving for Inlead Protein Tortilla Chips Paprika. Compare energy and salt for the amount you plan to eat too.
Yes, compare the salt content as well as the protein content. For Inlead Protein Tortilla Chips Paprika, Lowcarbcenter lists 2.40 g of salt per 100 g. Consider your planned serving and factor in any dip or toppings.
Read the allergen information and ingredients list on the specific pack. The Inlead option described contains soya protein; don’t assume other flavours or brands have the same ingredients.
