Active shopper looking to choose organic
You’re looking for a savoury snack to enjoy around your workout and want to check both its organic status and protein content. Compare the organic certification and nutritional values per 100 g separately.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Shopper looking for plant-based legume snacks
You’re after a crisps-style snack made from legumes. If a vegan or gluten-free recipe matters to you, check the claims, ingredients and allergen information on the pack you choose.
Fan of organic potato crisps
You primarily choose organic crisps, but want to know how their protein content compares with lentil crisps or legume sticks. Remember to take the difference in product type into account too.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide whether organic is a requirement for you. Then compare the protein content per 100 g of each product, along with the information that matters for your snacking occasion.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this important to? |
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| Organic and higher in protein | Check for an organic claim, including the EU organic logo, and then read the protein content per 100 g. | If I buy organic, I also want to know how much protein the snack contains. An estimated 40% of consumers put this combination first. |
| Protein around exercise | Compare protein per 100 g and serving size, and consider the snack as part of what else you eat. | Around my workout, I’m looking for a convenient savoury snack whose protein content I can compare. Around 30% of consumers say this is their main priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and ‘may contain’ warning, and check any claims you’re looking for on each pack. | If I prefer plant-based foods or have a food allergy, I first want to know whether this particular option is suitable. An estimated 20% of consumers consider the ingredients their top priority. |
| Portion and salt | Compare the salt content per 100 g and check how much the pack contains. | For my snack break, I want to take the quantity and salt content into account, even if a product contains more protein. Around 10% of consumers prioritise this trade-off. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming organic means higher in protein
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, AH Organic Paprika Crisps contain 5.5 g of protein per 100 g, while AH Organic Legume Sticks contain 23 g per 100 g. So an organic claim doesn’t tell you how much protein a product contains.
Check the organic claim and protein content per 100 g as two separate product features.
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Choosing based on the name ‘protein crisps’ alone
According to Albert Heijn, AH Protein Crisps Paprika contain 28 g of protein per 100 g. If buying organic is a requirement for you, the protein figure alone isn’t enough to help you choose.
First check whether your chosen option has an organic claim, then compare the nutritional information.
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Overlooking salt and allergens in legume snacks
Albert Heijn’s product information states that BioToday Sea Salt Lentil Crisps contain 1.7 g of salt per 100 g and may contain peanuts, soya, milk and celery. Being made from legumes doesn’t remove the need to check these details.
Read the current nutritional information and allergen warnings on the pack, especially if you need to avoid certain ingredients.
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Thinking you need a protein snack after every workout
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, recreationally active people generally don’t need special protein products if they eat a healthy, varied diet.
Choose a crisps-style snack based on what you enjoy and how it fits into your overall diet, rather than simply because it mentions post-workout recovery.
Brands to consider
Albert Heijn Biologisch
Worth considering if you want to compare organic potato crisps with organic legume sticks from the same range.
- According to Albert Heijn, its Tomato and Basil Legume Sticks display the EU organic logo and contain 23 g of protein per 100 g.
- The Organic Paprika Crisps are potato crisps and contain 5.5 g of protein per 100 g according to Albert Heijn. Don’t compare the two as if they were the same type of snack.
BioToday
Worth considering if you’re specifically looking for organic lentil crisps.
- According to Albert Heijn’s product information, the Sea Salt Lentil Crisps contain 12 g of protein per 100 g.
- The same product information states that they contain 1.7 g of salt per 100 g and may contain traces of allergens. Check the current packaging.
Trafo
Worth considering if you want to explore different types of organic crisps, including options made from legumes.
- Trafo describes its range as organic and includes crisps made from ingredients such as chickpeas and lentils.
- For a specific option, compare the organic claim, ingredients and nutritional values on the pack.
XXL Nutrition
Worth considering if you want to compare protein crisps and buying organic isn’t a firm requirement.
- XXL Nutrition states that its Protein Chips contain 20 g of protein per 50 g serving.
- If you want to buy organic, check separately whether your chosen option carries an organic claim.
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Frequently asked questions
How can I tell if crisps are organic?
Check the EU organic logo and inspection code on the pack. According to the Dutch government, ‘organic’ is a protected term; words such as ‘plant-based’ or ‘natural’ don’t, by themselves, mean that crisps are organic.
Do I need protein crisps after exercise?
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, recreationally active people generally don’t need special protein products if they eat a healthy, varied diet. So consider a snack as part of your overall diet, rather than attributing post-workout recovery to one product.
Which of these organic snacks contains more protein?
Of the organic options discussed here, AH Organic Tomato and Basil Legume Sticks contain more protein, with 23 g per 100 g, than BioToday Sea Salt Lentil Crisps, which contain 12 g per 100 g, according to Albert Heijn. They are different types of snack, though: sticks versus lentil crisps.
Are organic lentil crisps automatically suitable for people with food allergies?
No. An organic claim tells you nothing about the allergens in a specific product. Albert Heijn’s product information states that BioToday Sea Salt Lentil Crisps may contain peanuts, soya, milk and celery. Always read the current packaging.
How should I store an opened bag of legume sticks?
Follow the storage instructions on the pack for your chosen option. For AH Organic Legume Sticks, Albert Heijn recommends sealing the pack well after use and storing the product in a cool, dark, dry place.