Who is this choice for?

A student looking for a savoury snack around a workout

You want something savoury with your lunch or after lectures, so you’re comparing its protein content with that of regular crisps. Your snack doesn’t need to replace a meal.

A student who checks ingredients and allergens

You’re looking for a paprika option labelled as plant-based or gluten-free. AH Proteine crisps paprika has these labels on its product page, but Albert Heijn also warns that it may contain milk, sesame seeds, soya and lactose.

A student buying crisps for a group

You’re looking for paprika crisps to share at lunch and care more about flavour or pack size than extra protein. Regular potato crisps could be a good fit, as long as you’re not choosing them as a high-protein option.

What should you look for?

First, decide whether extra protein, ingredients or a snack to share matters most to you. Then compare the relevant information on the pack, converting values per 100 g to the amount you plan to eat if needed.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Protein per serving Compare protein per 100 g and per serving, and decide whether the crisps will be an addition to your lunch. After lectures and exercise, I want a savoury addition that tells me how much protein I’ll get in my serving. For around 45% of consumers, clearly stated extra protein is the priority.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current packaging and distinguish between ‘contains’ and ‘may contain’. If I need to check ingredients or allergens, I also want to know whether the crisps I’ve chosen are suitable for a shared lunch. For around 33% of consumers, this check matters most.
Sharing and flavour Compare the pack sizes and nutritional information of the options you’re considering. For lunch with fellow students, I’m mainly looking for paprika crisps we can share; extra protein isn’t the main priority. This need comes first for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Reading protein per 100 g as protein per serving

    Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein per 100 g for AH Proteine crisps paprika, with a serving size of 25 g. That serving therefore provides around 7 g of protein, not 28 g.

    Check how much you plan to eat and work out the protein and salt for that amount.

  • Treating protein crisps as a full lunch

    A snack’s protein content doesn’t tell you whether it can replace a proper meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a proper meal after exercise.

    Assess the crisps as a snack to have with your lunch, not just by their protein content.

  • Confusing vegan or gluten-free with allergen-free

    Albert Heijn describes AH Proteine crisps paprika as vegan and gluten-free, but also states that it may contain milk, sesame seeds, soya and lactose. Jumbo lists milk as an allergen in its Paprika Chips.

    Check the allergen information on the packaging when you buy them, especially if you’ll be sharing the crisps with others.

  • Assuming less fat means more protein

    Lay’s compares the fat content of Oven Baked Roasted Paprika with that of regular potato crisps. This comparison doesn’t tell you how much protein is in your serving.

    Compare the protein content separately if it’s an important factor in your choice.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Proteine crisps paprika as a paprika option, with a stated serving size of 25 g.

  • The product information lists 28 g of protein and 13 g of fibre per 100 g.
  • The same information describes them as vegan and gluten-free, but also warns that they may contain milk, sesame seeds, soya and lactose. Check the packaging.

Jumbo

Jumbo Paprika Chips are regular potato crisps in a 250 g pack. They’re worth considering if you want crisps to share and extra protein isn’t your priority.

  • Jumbo lists 6.1 g of protein per 100 g, so you can compare this with a protein-focused option.
  • The product information lists milk as an allergen.

Lay's

Lay's Oven Baked Roasted Paprika is an oven-baked option for anyone who wants to compare the fat content of the crisps they choose.

  • According to Lay's, this option contains 50% less fat than regular potato crisps; this is a comparison made by the brand.
  • The fat comparison doesn’t tell you how much protein is in a serving. Check the nutritional information on the packaging for that.

Body&Fit

Body&Fit lists paprika as a flavour of Smart Protein Chips.

  • This option is worth comparing if you’re specifically looking for protein-focused paprika crisps.
  • Before buying, check the current variety, nutritional information and availability; Albert Heijn listed the paprika variety as no longer available.

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Frequently asked questions

How much protein is in a serving of AH Proteine crisps paprika?

A 25 g serving provides around 7 g of protein. Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein per 100 g; if you’re having a different-sized serving, check how much you’ll actually eat.

Can high-protein paprika crisps replace my lunch after exercise?

Don’t assume they can: a snack’s protein content doesn’t show whether it can replace a meal. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends having a proper meal after exercise, so consider the crisps as a possible snack alongside it.

What should I check about AH Proteine crisps paprika if I avoid allergens?

Check the current packaging for any allergens relevant to you. Albert Heijn describes the product as vegan and gluten-free, but also states that it may contain milk, sesame seeds, soya and lactose.

How do I compare the salt content of paprika crisps for my lunch?

Compare the salt content on the same basis and convert it to your serving size if needed. Albert Heijn lists 0.88 g of salt per 100 g for AH Proteine crisps paprika; Jumbo lists 1.20 g per 100 g for Jumbo Paprika Chips.