Looking for a higher-protein paprika snack to take with you after exercise? Compare the nutritional values per serving: Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein per 100 g for AH Proteïne crisps paprika, compared with 6 g per 100 g for Lay's Paprika Chips according to Jumbo. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says most people who exercise and eat a varied diet don't need specialist protein products, so also consider the serving size, salt and allergens.
If a meal isn't practical while you're on the go, you can compare the protein per serving in paprika snacks. A specialist protein product isn't automatically necessary: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise get enough protein from a varied diet.
A bag to share with several passengers calls for a different portion choice from a pre-portioned snack. As well as checking the values per 100 g, consider how much you'll actually take for one snacking occasion.
A lentil base or vegan label doesn't tell you everything about the salt content or potential allergens. Check the information on the packaging of the exact variant you choose.
Decide whether protein after exercise, a manageable portion for the journey or the ingredients matters most to you. Then compare the relevant nutritional information.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it's relevant to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein after exercise | Compare protein per 100 g and per serving. Albert Heijn lists 28 g per 100 g and a 25 g serving for AH Proteïne crisps paprika; Jumbo lists 6 g per 100 g for Lay's Paprika Chips. | If I'm taking a savoury snack with me after exercise, I want to know how much protein is in my own portion. Around 50% of consumers prioritise protein content. |
| Portions for the journey | Check the pack size and serving size on the label. AH Proteïne crisps comes in a 70 g pack; the Lay's Paprika Chips pack shown here is 200 g. | For a long car journey, I want to set aside a portion in advance rather than keep eating from a sharing bag. For around 30% of consumers, portion size is the most important factor. |
| Ingredients, allergens and salt | Read the allergen statement for the variant you've chosen and compare the salt content per 100 g. Albert Heijn lists 2.71 g of salt per 100 g for Proper Paprika lentil chips, which may contain soya. | When choosing a plant-based paprika snack, I want to know exactly which ingredients and allergens are listed on my pack. I also take the salt content into account. Around 20% of consumers prioritise this product information. |
The amount in a serving can give you a different picture from the value per 100 g. Based on the nutritional information listed by Albert Heijn, a 25 g serving of AH Proteïne crisps paprika provides 7 g of protein.
Compare products on the same basis, then consider how much of each one you actually want to eat.
Albert Heijn lists 10 g of protein and 2.71 g of salt per 100 g for Proper Paprika lentil chips. The main ingredient alone doesn't tell you how these values compare with those of another variant.
Check the nutritional information per 100 g for each variant and read the allergen statement.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise, as they can stay in your stomach for longer.
It's better to plan this kind of snack for a break during your journey than to eat it just before exercising.
It's harder to manage portions when everyone is eating from the same bag. Opening or eating a bag can also distract the driver from the road; the Dutch government highlights distraction as a road safety risk.
Portion the snack in advance and keep it out of the driver's reach. If needed, take a break to eat.
AH Proteïne crisps paprika is a lentil-based paprika snack in a 70 g pack.
Proper Paprika lentil chips is a lentil-based paprika snack that Albert Heijn describes as vegan and gluten-free.
Smart protein chips paprika flavour is a crisps-style snack made with soya and potato.
Lay's Paprika Chips 200 g is a standard potato crisp with paprika flavour. It provides a useful comparison with the crisps-style snacks above.
Usually not: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise get enough protein from a varied diet. If you do choose a snack while you're out and about, think of it as an addition to what else you eat, not a replacement for a meal.
First compare the values per 100 g, then look at your portion. Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein per 100 g for AH Proteïne crisps paprika, which works out at 7 g in the stated 25 g serving; Jumbo lists 1.8 g per average 30 g serving of Lay's Paprika Chips.
It's best to avoid a large portion of this kind of snack just before exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises avoiding large portions and foods high in fat, protein or fibre at that point, as they can stay in your stomach for longer.
Always check the packaging of the variant you choose. Albert Heijn says AH Proteïne crisps paprika may contain milk, sesame seeds, soya and lactose; Proper Paprika lentil chips may contain soya, and Body & Fit Smart protein chips paprika flavour contains soya.
Portion them in advance and, ideally, let the driver eat during a stop. The Dutch government identifies distraction as a road safety risk, so avoid opening or sharing a bag in a way that takes the driver's attention away from the road.
