If you’re mainly looking for more protein in a measured snack, it’s worth comparing a high-protein paprika snack: according to product information published by Lowcarbcenter, a 25 g bag of WeCare High Protein Paprika contains 5.8 g of protein and 100 kcal. If you prefer regular or oven-baked paprika crisps, compare the nutritional information per 100 g first, then work out the figures for the portion you want to eat. A small pack or a high-protein claim doesn’t tell you everything about the other nutritional values or allergens.
You want to know how many kcal your snack will contain. Both the nutritional information per 100 g and the amount you eat from the bag matter; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g.
You’re looking for a savoury paprika snack and want to know how much protein a typical portion provides, alongside its energy and other nutritional values. A product with added protein doesn’t have to be a necessary addition to your diet.
You mainly choose regular potato crisps, but want to compare brands and own-label products without overlooking portion size, salt or allergens.
The cooking method or a high-protein claim shouldn’t decide your choice on its own. Check what a product contains per 100 g and how much you actually plan to eat.
When: If protein per pre-measured snack portion matters more to you than choosing regular potato crisps.
Trade-off: Lowcarbcenter also lists 14 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 g of salt per 25 g bag of WeCare High Protein Paprika; it contains soya.
When: If you want regular potato crisps and prefer to measure out your own portion.
Trade-off: According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, an average 40 g portion of crisps contains 215 kcal and 2.5 g of protein; values vary by product.
When: If you specifically want to compare an oven-baked option with regular and high-protein paprika crisps.
Trade-off: The cooking method doesn’t tell you how many kcal or how much protein your portion contains. Check the nutritional information on the pack to compare.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Energy and portion size | Compare kcal per 100 g, then calculate the kcal for the amount you want to eat. | If I’m likely to eat the whole bag in one go, I want to know how many kcal that entire snack occasion contains. For around 50% of consumers, the energy in their portion comes first. |
| Protein per snack | Check protein per 100 g and per planned portion, and read the other nutritional values too. | If you want to choose a savoury snack for its protein, a claim on the front of the pack isn’t enough: the amount you get per snack occasion matters. Around 40% of consumers prioritise protein. |
| Preference for regular crisps | Compare the nutritional information and ingredients of branded and own-label products for the same amount. | I mainly want regular paprika crisps and use the nutritional information to choose between products. For around 10% of consumers, this preference is the starting point. |
A smaller bag may contain fewer kcal than a larger portion of another product, even if the difference per 100 g isn’t as significant.
Compare products per 100 g first, then calculate the figures for the whole pack or the portion you’ve weighed out.
According to product information published by Lowcarbcenter, each 25 g bag of WeCare High Protein Paprika contains 5.8 g of protein as well as 14 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 g of salt.
Read the full nutrition table and ingredients list if other nutritional values or ingredients matter to your choice as well as protein.
A high-protein snack is an option, not a requirement for a high-protein diet. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars as part of a varied diet.
Consider the snack as part of what else you eat, rather than treating it as a meal replacement.
Jumbo’s product information lists milk in Jumbo Paprika Chips, while the information for WeCare High Protein Paprika lists soya. This difference could matter if you have an allergy.
When you buy, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the exact variant you’ve chosen.
High Protein Paprika is a 25 g bagged paprika snack for anyone comparing protein content and portion size.
Lay's offers regular Paprika crisps and an Oven Baked Paprika variety.
Jumbo Paprika Chips is a regular paprika crisp variety sold in a 250 g bag.
Snack Day is the snack brand Lidl uses to sell its Paprika crisps in store.
ALDI sells Sun Snacks Paprika crisps as regular crisps in a 250 g bag.
These products include an oven-baked variety and regular paprika crisps. Compare their nutritional information per 100 g and decide which portion suits what you want to eat; the cooking method alone doesn’t tell you how much protein or how many kcal that portion contains.
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An oven-baked paprika variety for anyone who wants to compare different types of crisps. The pack contains 150 g; check the label for nutritional values per 100 g and per portion, and read the ingredients if allergens matter to your choice.
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Regular paprika crisps for anyone who wants to measure out their own snack portion. The pack contains 150 g; check the label for nutritional values per 100 g, calculate the figures for your portion and check the allergen information if you need to.
Don’t assume so without checking the nutritional information. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, an average 40 g portion of crisps contains 2.5 g of protein and 215 kcal; compare the protein content of the specific product for the portion you plan to eat.
Compare kcal per 100 g first, then calculate the figure for your planned portion. This stops a small bag from seeming like a better choice simply because of its size compared with a larger amount of another product, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s comparison method also shows.
No, a special high-protein snack isn’t essential. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars as part of a varied diet; assess crisps by their nutritional values and what else you eat.
Because choosing based on kcal or protein doesn’t tell you how much salt a product contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having no more than 6 g of salt a day; information published by Lowcarbcenter lists 0.5 g of salt per 25 g bag of WeCare High Protein Paprika.
Check the allergens on the pack of the product you’re buying. Jumbo lists milk in Jumbo Paprika Chips, while the product information for WeCare High Protein Paprika lists soya; according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergens must be clearly stated on the label.
