Who is this choice relevant to?

Exercisers who plan their meal first

You fancy something savoury after exercise, but don’t want to mistake crisps for a meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating something containing protein and carbohydrates after exercise.

Shoppers looking for organic savoury snacks

You’re after paprika flavour and want to check the organic claim on the packaging. The EU organic logo can help: according to the European Commission, it may only appear on products certified as organic.

Label checkers

You’re choosing between potato crisps, hummus crisps and chickpea crisps, so you compare the nutritional information per 100 g, the serving size and the allergen information for each product.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide how the crisps will fit alongside your meal. Then check the organic claim and compare the nutritional information for the varieties you like.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important to?
How they fit alongside your meal Check whether you’re eating something containing protein and carbohydrates with your crisps; compare the protein per serving. After a tough workout, I don’t want to mistake crisps for my meal. Around 43% of consumers put this distinction first.
Organic claim Check for the EU organic logo and inspection details on the packaging. If I specifically want to buy organic, I need to be able to verify the claim on the product. This is the main concern for around 29% of consumers.
Nutritional information and allergens Compare salt, protein and fibre per 100 g and per serving; read the allergen information. I want a savoury snack that fits what I’m looking to avoid or compare on the label. This practical consideration comes first for around 28% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming organic means suitable as a recovery meal

    An organic claim tells you about certification, not whether crisps can serve as a meal after exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating something containing protein and carbohydrates after exercise.

    Plan your meal separately and choose paprika crisps if you fancy a savoury snack as well.

  • Judging by the front of the pack alone

    Claims such as organic or vegan don’t, by themselves, tell you how much salt, protein or fibre a particular product contains.

    Read the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g and per serving before comparing varieties.

  • Treating online allergen information as definitive

    Allergen information varies by product. For example, according to Ekoplaza’s product information, De Rit Kikkererwtenchips Paprika may contain traces of peanuts, gluten, milk and soya.

    If you have an allergy or intolerance, always check the packaging of the product you’re actually eating.

Brands to consider

AH Biologisch

Classic organic potato crisps with paprika flavour, in a 125 g pack.

  • Albert Heijn lists the EU organic logo, inspection code NL-BIO-01 and 5,5 g protein per 100 g for Chips paprika.
  • Choose these crisps as a snack, not as a replacement for a meal containing protein and carbohydrates.

Trafo

Organic hummus crisps with paprika flavour as an alternative savoury snack.

  • Ekoplaza describes Trafo Hummus Chips Paprika as organic and vegan.
  • Ekoplaza lists 6 g protein and 2,5 g salt per 100 g; check whether these values suit your snack choice.

De Rit

Organic chickpea crisps with paprika flavour for anyone comparing the nutritional values of different types of crisps.

  • Ekoplaza lists 9,7 g protein and 6,7 g fibre per 100 g for Kikkererwtenchips Paprika.
  • The same product information lists 1,80 g salt per 100 g and warns of possible cross-contamination with allergens.

Jumbo Biologisch

Organic paprika potato crisps in a 125 g pack.

  • Jumbo’s product information lists inspection code NL-BIO-01 and 7,5 g protein per 100 g for this variety.
  • Jumbo says this item is no longer part of its online range; check current availability before counting on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Can organic paprika crisps replace my post-workout meal?

No. Treat paprika crisps as a savoury snack alongside a meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends eating something containing protein and carbohydrates after exercise, so plan your meal around that rather than just having crisps.

How can I check whether paprika crisps are organic?

Look for the EU organic logo and the accompanying inspection details on the packaging. According to the European Commission, the logo may only be used on products certified as organic.

Which nutritional values should I compare between potato crisps and chickpea crisps?

Compare protein, fibre and salt per 100 g, and consider your serving size too. Ekoplaza lists 9,7 g protein per 100 g for De Rit Kikkererwtenchips Paprika; Albert Heijn lists 5,5 g per 100 g for AH Biologisch Chips paprika. That difference doesn’t make either product a complete post-workout meal.

What should I look out for if allergens matter to me?

Read the allergen information on the packaging of the specific crisps you choose. Ekoplaza’s product information for De Rit Kikkererwtenchips Paprika mentions possible traces of peanuts, gluten, milk and soya; don’t assume the same warnings apply to other varieties.