Who are these options for?

People who keep an eye on protein after a late workout

You’re looking for a savoury snack and want to know how much protein you’ll actually get from the portion you eat, without treating crisps as a complete post-workout meal.

Late-night snackers comparing salt and fat

You fancy something crunchy, but check the nutritional information per serving as well as per 100 g, rather than relying on the wording on the front of the packet.

Shoppers who check packaging and availability

You want a paprika snack in a suitable pack size and check that the variety you’re looking for is actually available.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with protein per serving if that’s your main reason for buying. Then compare salt and fat, and check the packaging and availability before you shop.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Protein per serving Compare protein per 100 g with the portion you plan to eat. If the product is labelled ‘high protein’, check the nutritional information for that exact variety too. After a late workout, I want to know how much protein my snack portion provides, without mistaking the figure per 100 g for the amount in my own portion. For around 42% of consumers, protein is the top priority.
Salt and fat Check salt and fat per 100 g and per serving; a higher protein content doesn’t tell you anything about these figures on its own. When having a late-night snack, I also want to weigh up how much salt and fat I’m eating. For around 33% of consumers, this is the main consideration.
Packaging and availability Check the pack size and whether the variety you want is available in store or online. When I shop, I want to choose a practical pack size and be able to buy the snack. Around 25% of consumers prioritise packaging and availability.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming ‘high protein’ means it’s a complete post-workout meal

    According to Jumbo, a 25 g bag of We Care Paprika Flavour Chips provides around 5.8 g of protein. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most people who do sport don’t need special protein products if they eat a varied diet.

    Consider what the portion adds to your whole meal or snack occasion, rather than relying only on the claim on the packet.

  • Comparing protein alone

    Jumbo lists 2.5 g of salt per 100 g for We Care; Albert Heijn lists 2.71 g per 100 g for Proper Paprika lentil chips. A higher protein figure doesn’t mean you can ignore salt when comparing products.

    Work out how much salt is in the portion you plan to eat, and check the fat content too.

  • Assuming a product page means the item is currently available

    Jumbo says We Care Paprika Flavour Chips is no longer in its online range. So even if a product meets your selection criteria, that doesn’t mean it’ll be a regular option in your shop.

    Just before buying, check the product name, packaging and availability at the shop you use.

Brands compared

We Care

Paprika crisps made with potato and soya, labelled as a high-protein product.

  • Jumbo lists 23 g of protein per 100 g for Paprika Flavour Chips.
  • The product contains soya and may contain gluten. Jumbo says it’s no longer in its online range.

Proper

Paprika lentil crisps for anyone who wants to compare the base ingredient and protein content per 100 g with regular potato crisps.

  • Albert Heijn lists 10 g of protein per 100 g for Paprika lentil chips.
  • Albert Heijn also lists 2.71 g of salt per 100 g and says the product may contain soya.

Albert Heijn

AH Chips paprika is a regular paprika-flavoured potato crisp, not a specific choice for meeting a protein target.

  • Albert Heijn lists 6.1 g of protein per 100 g for this variety.
  • The nutritional information also lists 30 g of fat per 100 g; compare this with the portion you plan to eat.

Lay's

As well as regular paprika crisps, Lay's makes Oven Baked Roasted Paprika; these are separate products, each with its own nutritional information.

  • Jumbo lists 6 g of protein per 100 g for regular Lay's Paprika.
  • If protein is your priority, the Oven Baked label doesn’t tell you how much protein is in a serving. Check the nutritional information for that variety separately.

Snack Day / Sun Snacks

Snack Day from Lidl and Sun Snacks from ALDI are separate paprika crisp options to look out for when you shop.

  • Lidl lists Snack Day Paprika chips as an in-store product in a 250 g bag; ALDI also lists a 250 g bag of Sun Snacks Paprikachips.
  • If you’re choosing based on protein, check the nutritional information on the packet of the variety in question.

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Frequently asked questions

Are high-protein paprika crisps a complete meal after a late workout?

No, a portion of crisps isn’t automatically a complete post-workout meal. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport don’t need special protein products if they eat a varied diet. So think about your whole meal or snack occasion rather than relying on a single claim on the packet.

When can paprika crisps be labelled ‘high protein’?

Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the ‘high protein’ claim is only allowed if protein provides at least 20% of the food’s energy value. So the number of grams of protein per 100 g alone isn’t enough to assess the claim.

Why should I check salt as well as protein?

Because a higher protein content doesn’t mean a crisp is low in salt. Jumbo lists around 0.62 g of salt in a 25 g bag of We Care Paprika Flavour Chips; Albert Heijn lists 2.71 g of salt per 100 g for Proper Paprika lentil chips. Compare the two products based on the portion you plan to eat.

Which allergens should I check in these paprika crisps?

Check the allergen information on the exact packet before buying. We Care Paprika Flavour Chips contains soya and may contain gluten; Proper Paprika lentil chips may contain soya.

Can I order Snack Day and Sun Snacks paprika crisps online?

Lidl lists Snack Day Paprika chips as available in store only, while ALDI’s page for Sun Snacks Paprikachips directs you to its stores. Check the current sales options and local availability when you’re ready to shop.