People who fancy something savoury after exercise
You want to enjoy crisps after your workout and care about verifiably organic production. Decide how much you’ll have, and keep crisps separate from your post-workout meal.
Who is this choice for?
People keeping an eye on protein
After an intense workout, you want to know how much protein you’re getting. Compare the nutritional value of a portion of crisps with the rest of your meal, rather than judging by the name of an ingredient.
Supermarket shoppers comparing labels
You want to check the organic label and compare different crisps for ingredients, allergens and nutritional value. To do so, check the packaging of the variety you choose.
What should you consider?
Classic organic crisps
Good for: a savoury, crunchy snack when you’ve already planned your post-workout meal.
Bear in mind: organic certification alone tells you nothing about the protein, fat or salt content.
Organic pulses crisps
Good for: anyone who wants to compare the protein content of different crisps and check the organic certification on the pack they choose.
Bear in mind: a lentil or chickpea base won’t tell you how much salt a product contains.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Recovery and protein | Compare protein per 100 g and per portion. Also consider what else you eat after your workout. | After an intense workout, I want to eat enough protein and not replace my meal with crisps. This recovery need is the priority for around 40% of consumers. |
| Organic certification | For pre-packed organic crisps produced in the EU, check the EU organic logo, the code of the control body and the origin statement. | If organic production is the deciding factor for me, I want to be able to check the label on the packaging. For around 30% of consumers, this reassurance is the main priority. |
| Portion and nutritional value | Compare energy, fat and salt per 100 g, then work out the values for your portion. | I fancy something savoury after exercise, but want to take my portion size and the amount of fat and salt into account. Around 30% of consumers prioritise this balance when choosing a snack. |
What should you look out for?
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Mistaking organic crisps for a complete post-workout meal
Organic certification relates to how a product is made, not how much protein it contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives the average protein content of crisps as 2.5 g per 40 g bowl.
If you’re eating after intense exercise, assess your meal as a whole and don’t use crisps as a replacement for it.
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Relying only on words such as ‘lentil’ or ‘lower fat’
An ingredient or claim on the front of the pack won’t tell you how much protein, fat and salt a portion contains. For example, Foodshop.bio lists 12 g protein, 18 g fat and 1.7 g salt per 100 g for BioToday Lentil Crisps Sea Salt.
Compare the same nutritional values per 100 g, then check how much you intend to eat.
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Confusing a natural look with certification
According to the European Commission, the EU organic logo may only be used on products certified as organic by an approved body.
For pre-packed organic crisps produced in the EU, check the logo and the accompanying control and origin information on the packaging. The EU organic logo is not compulsory for imported products.
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Treating a whole pack as one portion
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives the average values for crisps per 40 g as 215 kcal, 13.1 g fat and 0.53 g salt. The values for your chosen variety and the amount you eat may differ.
Decide on your portion first, then use the nutritional information on the packaging to work out the relevant values.
Brands to consider
Trafo
Trafo offers, among other things, crisps made with chickpeas and lentils.
- The pulses base gives you a different type of product to compare for ingredients and nutritional value.
- Check the organic certification and the protein, fat and salt content on the packaging for each variety.
BioToday
BioToday Lentil Crisps Sea Salt is a specific example you can use when comparing pulses crisps.
- Foodshop.bio lists 12 g protein and 18 g fat per 100 g for this variety.
- The same product listing gives 1.7 g salt per 100 g. Before buying, also check the organic label on the packaging.
AH Biologisch
AH Biologisch is Albert Heijn’s own-brand organic range.
- You can explore different varieties of crisps within the range.
- Compare ingredients, allergens and nutritional value using the packaging of the variety you choose.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers, among other products, 125 g packs of Organic Ready Salted Crisps.
- This ready salted variety gives you a specific product type to include in a comparison.
- Check the nutritional information and organic label on the packaging you choose before drawing conclusions about that variety.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I check whether crisps are certified organic?
For pre-packed organic crisps produced in the EU, check the EU organic logo, the code of the control body and the origin statement on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the logo may only be used on certified products; it is not compulsory for imported products.
Can organic crisps replace my meal after strength training?
Don’t choose crisps as a meal replacement if you want to get enough protein after an intense workout. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights the importance of getting enough protein after intense exercise and gives the average protein content of crisps as 2.5 g per 40 g. So, consider what else you’re eating too.
What should I compare alongside the organic label?
Compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional value of the varieties you’re considering. Check energy, fat, protein and salt per 100 g first, then for your own portion, so differences in portion size don’t skew the comparison.
Can lentil crisps also contain a lot of salt?
Yes. A lentil base alone tells you nothing about the salt content. Foodshop.bio lists 1.7 g salt per 100 g for BioToday Lentil Crisps Sea Salt. Check the label of the variety you’re considering.