Who is this choice relevant for?

Anyone who exercises intensely and wants a savoury snack

Wants to choose a paprika snack for the weekly shop with its protein content shown on the label. Portion size and the rest of your daily diet still matter too.

Family shopper who plans ahead

Buys snacks for several occasions or people and doesn’t want to mistake a small individual portion for a bag meant for sharing.

Crisp buyer who compares nutritional values

Wants to consider fat, salt and energy as well as protein. A product with less fat and one with more protein don’t necessarily meet the same need.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with your main reason for buying paprika crisps: extra protein for one snack break, a pack for several occasions or a comparison of the full nutritional information.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Protein content Compare the protein per 100 g and per bag or serving; check how large the serving is too. I’m looking for a savoury snack after intense exercise and want to know how much protein it actually adds. For around 42% of consumers, this verifiable protein content comes first.
Pack size Compare the net weight with the number of snack occasions you’re shopping for. If I’m buying crisps for several people or occasions, the quantity needs to be suitable. Around 33% of consumers put stocking up for the week first.
Other nutritional values Check the energy, fat and salt on the same basis, for example per 100 g and per serving. A protein claim doesn’t tell me what else I’m getting in my snack. The full nutritional information is the main thing to consider for around 25% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a protein claim makes it a complete post-workout food

    According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, recreational athletes don’t need a special protein product. The amount of protein in one snack also doesn’t tell you how much you eat over the course of a day.

    First, consider what you get from your usual meals. Choose a high-protein paprika snack only if the serving suits your own snack break.

  • Comparing protein alone

    A higher protein content doesn’t tell you anything by itself about the amount of fat, salt or energy. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre also lists these values for average crisps.

    Compare the products’ nutritional tables per 100 g, then check what you’d get per serving.

  • Choosing a small snack bag for your weekly stock-up

    An individual portion can be handy for one snack break, but it won’t necessarily suit snacks you want to share with others.

    Check the net weight and decide how many people and occasions you’re buying crisps for.

  • Not checking the pack for allergens

    Ingredients and product information can change. The allergen information for another flavour or a product page you looked at earlier may not apply to the pack you choose.

    If you have an allergy, check the allergen information on the specific pack before use.

Brands to compare

Body&Fit

Smart Protein Chips is a savoury snack range that Body&Fit lists in paprika flavour.

  • According to Body&Fit, Smart Protein Chips contains at least 6.7 g of protein per bag.
  • Check the nutritional information and serving size for the variant you choose; a protein claim doesn’t tell you everything about the snack.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists AH Proteine crisps paprika as a separate product alongside standard paprika crisps.

  • The product names make it easy to search specifically for protein crisps or standard paprika crisps.
  • Albert Heijn says that ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change; check the pack of the product you choose.

Jumbo

Jumbo lists its own-brand 250 g paprika crisps and separate products with Protein in the name, including The Organic Crave Protein Chips Paprika & Onion and More Protein Tortilla Chips Paprika.

  • These product listings give you a starting point for comparing pack sizes and types of snack.
  • Don’t infer the protein content from the product name; compare the nutritional information for the specific products.

Lay's

Lay's describes Paprika as potato crisps and also offers the Oven Baked Roasted Paprika variant.

  • The variants let you choose between standard paprika crisps and oven-baked crisps.
  • Choosing oven-baked crisps doesn’t automatically mean choosing extra protein; check the nutritional table.

ALDI Sun Snacks

ALDI lists Sun Snacks paprika crisps in a 250 g pack.

  • This pack size is worth considering if you’re looking for crisps for several snack occasions.
  • Don’t assume these standard paprika crisps are a high-protein option without comparing the nutritional information.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need high-protein paprika crisps after recreational exercise?

No. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, recreational athletes don’t need a special protein product. If you’d still like a savoury snack with extra protein, compare the serving with what else you eat in a day.

How do I compare a protein snack with standard paprika crisps?

For both products, check the protein per 100 g and per serving, and compare the energy, fat and salt too. Also look at the net weight: a small snack bag and a larger bag don’t contain the same amount per pack.

Where can I find the allergens for the flavour I’ve chosen?

Check the allergen information on the pack of the specific flavour. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, 14 allergen groups must be listed on food labels.

Is the term ‘high protein’ enough to help me choose a product?

No. Check the nutritional table for the specific product before choosing. According to the European Commission, nutrition claims are only permitted in the EU if they appear in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and meet the relevant conditions; a claim doesn’t replace the nutritional information.