Choose protein crisps for your summer holiday if you want to take a savoury snack with you. Compare the protein per bag, rather than relying on the wording on the front. Body&Fit lists 7.4 g of protein per 23 g bag of Smart Protein Chips Barbecue; Jumbo lists 7.0 g per 30 g bag of The Organic Crave Salt & Pepper. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise do not need special foods, so treat these crisps as a snack and check the salt, ingredients and allergens too.
After a walk or light workout, you might want to take a savoury snack with you and know how much protein is in one bag. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says most people who exercise do not need special foods, so do not base your choice on the word ‘protein’ alone.
A single bag makes it easy to see in advance how much you have with you. Body&Fit lists a 23 g bag, while Jumbo lists a 30 g bag of The Organic Crave Salt & Pepper.
The protein source and allergen warnings may influence your choice. The Organic Crave describes its Salt & Pepper crisps as lentil-based, vegan and gluten-free, while Jumbo notes that this variety may contain traces of soya and milk. Check the current packaging if this is important to you.
Start with how much you actually want to take with you. Then compare the nutritional information and ingredients for the specific flavour and pack size.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per bag | Compare the protein in the whole pack and check the bag weight. Use the per 100 g figure to compare products on an equal-weight basis. | If I’m taking a savoury snack with me after an active day, I want to know how much protein I’ll get from the whole bag. Around 31% of consumers prioritise the protein content per bag. |
| Single portion | Check the bag weight, the number of bags and the storage instructions on the packaging. | When I’m on the go, I want a single bag with a set portion size. For around 25% of consumers, this convenient portion size matters most. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about possible traces of allergens on the current packaging. | If I need to consider my diet or allergens, I don’t want to rely solely on claims such as ‘vegan’ or ‘gluten-free’. For around 19% of consumers, ingredients and allergens are the first consideration. |
| Energy, fat and salt | Compare the energy, fat and salt per bag alongside the protein. If the bags are different sizes, check the figures per 100 g too. | I want to weigh up what else I’m getting from a savoury snack, as well as protein. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this broader nutritional value. |
How much protein you eat also depends on the bag size. Body&Fit lists 7.4 g per 23 g bag of Smart Protein Chips Barbecue; Jumbo lists 7.0 g per 30 g bag of The Organic Crave Salt & Pepper.
Compare the nutritional information for the whole bag, and check the energy, fat and salt too.
A single bag is a snack, not automatically a replacement for a post-workout meal. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise do not need special foods.
Consider the snack as part of what else you eat, and do not choose it based on its protein content alone.
The Organic Crave describes its Salt & Pepper crisps as vegan and gluten-free, but Jumbo notes that they may contain traces of soya and milk. Body&Fit lists soya in its Barbecue variety and says it may contain gluten.
If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and trace allergen warnings on the current packaging.
Jumbo still has information about The Organic Crave Salt & Pepper, but says the product is no longer part of its online range.
Before you set off, check whether the variety you want to take with you is available.
Smart Protein Chips come in individual bags. The nutritional values below are for the Barbecue variety reviewed.
The brand says its Salt & Pepper protein crisps are lentil-based; Jumbo lists a 30 g bag.
Albert Heijn lists AH Proteïne Crisps in paprika and sweet chilli flavours, both in 70 g bags.
Jumbo lists product and nutritional information for The Organic Crave Protein Chips Salt & Pepper.
No, a bag of protein crisps is not automatically a complete meal after exercise. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise do not need special foods. Consider everything you eat overall and check the nutritional information per bag.
First compare the per 100 g figures if you want to assess products on an equal-weight basis, then check how much you eat per bag. For an average 40 g bowl of regular crisps, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists, among other values, 2.5 g of protein, 215 kcal and 0.53 g of salt. A bag of a different weight is not directly comparable.
Read the current packaging for the specific flavour, including the ingredients and any warnings about possible traces. Body&Fit lists soya and possible gluten for Smart Protein Chips Barbecue; Jumbo lists possible traces of soya and milk for The Organic Crave Salt & Pepper.
