Who is this choice relevant to?

Sports enthusiasts keeping an eye on protein per serving

You want to take a savoury snack to work and are choosing mainly based on how much protein you’ll actually eat. The nutrition information per 100 g isn’t enough on its own: check the serving size too.

Office workers who want to take a serving with them

You’re looking for paprika crisps to add to your lunchbox and want to know how much protein and salt that portion contains. A small bag makes the serving size clear, but doesn’t tell you anything about its nutritional value.

Fans of regular paprika crisps

You’re choosing them first and foremost for their classic paprika flavour. Compare the pack size and nutrition information, without treating regular potato crisps as something you’re buying specifically for extra protein.

What should you look for when buying?

First decide whether protein, a clearly defined portion or classic paprika flavour matters most to you. Then compare the nutrition information per 100 g and for the amount you’ll take with you.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Protein per serving Compare the protein per 100 g and calculate the amount for the serving you eat. Check the ingredients and allergens too. If I’m taking paprika crisps with me for the protein, I want to know what my own portion provides, not just what it says on the front. Extra protein is the top priority for around 50% of consumers making this choice.
Serving size Check the weight of the bag and the stated serving size; read the nutrition information for that amount. For a lunchbox, I want to decide in advance how much to take and how much salt that portion contains. A defined serving size is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Classic paprika flavour Check whether you’re looking at regular potato crisps or another type of paprika snack, and compare the pack sizes. If I’m mainly in the mood for regular paprika crisps, extra protein doesn’t have to determine my choice. For around 20% of consumers, that familiar snack comes first.

Common mistakes

  • Relying only on the wording on the front of the pack

    A protein claim doesn’t tell you how much protein you’ll get from one serving, or how much salt, fat or energy that same serving contains.

    Read the nutrition information per 100 g and per serving. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre (Voedingscentrum) recommends using the figures per 100 g when comparing products.

  • Assuming an old product listing is a current option

    Albert Heijn marks its listing for Body & Fit Smart protein chips paprika flavour as discontinued. Jumbo says that We Care Paprika Flavour Chips is no longer part of its online range. Their nutritional values may still provide a point of comparison, but they don’t confirm that you can order these products now.

    Check the current product page and the packaging of your chosen product just before buying.

  • Confusing protein per 100 g with protein per snack

    Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein per 100 g for AH Proteïne crisps paprika. That works out at around 7 g of protein for the stated 25 g serving.

    Decide how much to pack in your lunchbox and assess the nutritional values for that amount.

  • Using an ingredient or product description as an allergen check

    According to Albert Heijn’s product information, AH Proteïne crisps paprika may contain milk, sesame seeds, soya and lactose. Albert Heijn states that Proper Paprika lentil chips may contain soya.

    Check the allergen information on the current packaging when you buy, even if you’ve bought the product before.

Brands to consider

These product ranges show different ways to choose a paprika snack. The nutritional values and limitations listed apply to the specific products mentioned.

Albert Heijn

AH Proteïne crisps paprika is a paprika snack for anyone who wants to take protein per serving into account.

  • Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein and 13 g of fibre per 100 g. The stated serving size is 25 g.
  • According to the product information, it’s vegan and gluten-free, but may contain milk, sesame seeds, soya and lactose. Check the current packaging.

Body & Fit

Smart protein chips paprika flavour is a soya- and potato-based option.

  • Albert Heijn’s listing gives 29 g of protein per 100 g.
  • The same listing is marked as discontinued. This variety contains soya and may contain gluten.

We Care

Paprika Flavour Chips was available in a 25 g bag. Jumbo’s listing is mainly useful for comparing serving sizes.

  • Jumbo lists 5.8 g of protein per 25 g bag.
  • Jumbo also lists 0.62 g of salt per bag and says the product is no longer part of its online range.

Lay's

Lay's Paprika Chips are regular potato crisps for anyone who puts classic paprika flavour first.

  • The Joybuy listing for the 300 g bag gives 6.2 g of protein per 100 g, so you can include that figure in your comparison.
  • Don’t assess this variety as a high-protein crisp based only on its paprika flavour or pack size.

Proper

Proper Paprika lentil chips are lentil crisps with paprika flavour, not the same type of product as regular potato crisps.

  • Albert Heijn lists 10 g of protein per 100 g.
  • The same product information lists 2.71 g of salt per 100 g and says the crisps may contain soya.

Paprika crisps on Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Are paprika crisps with a protein claim automatically suitable as a post-workout snack?

No. The claim doesn’t tell you how much protein you’ll get from your portion or what else it contains. Compare the protein amount with the serving size, and check the salt, fat and energy in the nutrition information too.

How do I compare the protein in different types of paprika crisps?

First compare the figures per 100 g, then look at the portion you actually eat. Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein per 100 g for AH Proteïne crisps paprika, which works out at around 7 g for 25 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre (Voedingscentrum) gives 2.5 g of protein per 40 g bowl for average crisps; when making this comparison, bear in mind the difference in serving size.

Which allergens should I check in protein chips with paprika flavour?

Always check the allergens for the specific variety on the current packaging. According to Albert Heijn, AH Proteïne crisps paprika may contain milk, sesame seeds, soya and lactose. The listed Body & Fit Smart protein chips paprika flavour contain soya and may contain gluten.

How should I store an opened bag for another day at the office?

Seal the packaging tightly and follow the storage instructions for your chosen product. Albert Heijn recommends storing AH Proteïne crisps paprika in a sealed container after opening. For Boerderij Paprika Chips, Joybuy says to reseal the packaging carefully after opening to keep the crisps fresh.