Choose protein crisps for your cupboard based on the amount of protein per portion, not just the wording on the front of the pack. Also check the rest of the nutritional information, ingredients, portion size and use-by date for the exact variety. According to the Voedingscentrum, most people who exercise do not need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet. So crisps with added protein are not automatically necessary after a workout.
If you keep track of how much protein you eat, check the label to see how much a bag or measured portion contributes. Consider the snack as part of your overall diet, not as a standard part of post-workout recovery.
When buying several packs at once, it’s worth checking how many individual portions you’ll have and whether you can use them before the use-by date. Also check that the variety you want is actually available to order.
If you’re looking for specific ingredients or need to avoid allergens, you’ll need information about the exact flavour and pack. A gluten-free label doesn’t mean that other allergens or warnings about possible traces are absent.
Decide which feature matters most for your stock, then compare the nutritional information and packaging of the exact varieties.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Check the number of grams of protein per bag or measured portion, and compare per 100 g too if needed. | If I want to include a savoury snack in my protein plan, I need to know what one eating occasion provides. Around 36% of consumers put this protein contribution first. |
| Other nutritional information | As well as protein, check the energy, salt and fat per portion and per 100 g. | A protein claim alone isn’t enough for me to decide which crisps to keep in stock. That’s why around 29% of consumers prioritise the full nutritional information. |
| Portions and stock | Check the net weight, number of bags, use-by date and current availability. | When I buy several bags, I want to know how many eating occasions they’ll cover and whether I’ll use them in time. Around 21% of consumers give this stock planning the highest priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variety, including warnings about possible traces. | If particular ingredients or allergens are a deciding factor for me, whether the exact variety is suitable comes before its protein content. This is the top buying priority for around 14% of consumers. |
A protein claim doesn’t tell you how much protein is in your portion, and on its own it says nothing about the rest of the nutritional information.
Check the nutritional information per portion and per 100 g, paying attention to protein, energy, salt and fat.
According to the Voedingscentrum, most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet. So a snack with added protein isn’t automatically necessary.
Consider whether the portion fits with what you eat throughout the day, rather than focusing only on your workout.
The Organic Crave Protein Chips Paprika & Onion, listed by Jumbo, come in 30 g bags. So when stocking up, the number of bags also determines how many portions you’re actually buying.
Count the portions before buying, and check the use-by date and current availability of the variety.
A gluten-free label doesn’t rule out other allergens. For example, Jumbo warned that the lentil crisps mentioned may contain traces of soya and milk.
Check the current ingredients list and allergen information on the pack for each variety.
Albert Heijn lists AH Proteïne crisps in flavours including paprika and sweet chilli, both in 70 g packs.
Body&Fit offers Smart Protein Chips as a savoury snack in its sports nutrition range.
The Organic Crave makes protein crisps from lentils. For the Paprika & Onion variety, Jumbo listed 24,0 g of protein per 100 g and 7,1 g per 30 g bag.
Lay's features regular crisps and multipacks for snacking and sharing on its Dutch website.
Pringles features stackable crisps in a range of flavours on its Dutch website.
Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the nutrition claim ‘high in protein’ can be used in the EU if at least 20% of the product’s energy value comes from protein. Also check the label to see how many grams of protein are in your portion.
Protein crisps aren’t routinely needed after a workout. According to the Voedingscentrum, most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet. So consider a savoury snack as part of what you eat throughout the day.
Compare the net weight, number of portions and amount of protein per portion on the same basis. Also check the use-by date and whether the exact variety is available when you’re ready to buy.
Yes. A gluten-free label doesn’t rule out other allergens or warnings about possible traces. Read the allergen information on the exact pack; for The Organic Crave Protein Chips Paprika & Onion, Jumbo listed possible traces of soya and milk.
Follow the storage instructions and use-by date on the packaging for your chosen variety. Don’t buy more portions for your stock than you expect to use before that date.
