Who are these snacks for?

People who exercise and check protein per portion

You’re looking for a savoury snack after exercise and want to know how much protein you’ll get from one bag. That’s why you compare portion sizes, not just the figures per 100 g.

Snackers who want a small portion

You fancy something crunchy but don’t want to open a large bag. The nutritional values for the portion you actually eat are what matter when you’re choosing.

Consumers who check ingredients

You’re looking for a plant-based option or need to take allergens into account. In that case, the ingredients and warnings for the exact flavour are key.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether you want to get most of your protein from one bag or would prefer a small snack portion. Then compare the nutritional information and ingredients for the flavour you want to buy.

What to consider What should you check? Who is this important for?
Protein per bag Compare the protein in the stated portion with the amount you actually eat. If I mainly want to add protein after exercise, what’s in my bag matters more than the figure per 100 g. Protein per bag is the top priority for around 36% of consumers.
Portion size and energy Check the bag’s weight and compare energy and protein on the same portion basis. For a quick snack, I don’t necessarily want to open a larger bag; the energy in my portion matters too. Around 29% of consumers prioritise portion size and energy.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour. If I’m choosing a plant-based option or have an allergy, I need to know what’s in that specific flavour and whether it may contain traces of anything. Ingredients and allergens come first for around 21% of consumers.
Flavour and availability Check the flavour, pack size and current availability just before buying. A snack needs to suit my tastes and be available when I want to buy it. For around 14% of consumers, flavour and availability are the first things they consider.

Common mistakes

  • Thinking a protein snack is essential after every workout

    A snack can provide protein, but according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise don’t need a specialist protein product if their usual diet already provides enough protein.

    First, consider what you eat throughout the day. Choose crisps for a portion size and flavour that suit you, not because every workout automatically calls for this kind of product.

  • Confusing the figure per 100 g with what’s in the bag

    A small bag contains fewer grams of protein than the figure per 100 g might suggest. For example, Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein per 100 g for its Proteïne Crisps paprika, with a portion size of 25 g.

    Check both the figure per 100 g and the portion size, then work out how much you’ll get from the amount you eat.

  • Forgetting to compare salt

    According to Jumbo’s product information, a 30 g bag of The Organic Crave Paprika & Onion contains 0,57 g of salt; Prozis lists 0,63 g per 25 g bag of Zero Protein Chips Kaas & Ui.

    Compare the salt per portion and consider any other salty foods you eat that day when making your choice.

  • Assuming vegan or gluten-free means allergen-free

    Albert Heijn describes its Proteïne Crisps paprika as vegan and gluten-free, but also warns that they may contain milk, sesame, soya and lactose.

    If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current packaging for that exact flavour.

Brands to consider

Albert Heijn

AH Proteïne Crisps paprika are lentil crisps in a 70 g pack, described as vegan and gluten-free.

  • Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein, 13 g of fibre and 0,88 g of salt per 100 g; the stated portion is 25 g.
  • If you have an allergy, also check the current packaging for a warning that the product may contain milk, sesame, soya and lactose.

Body&Fit

Smart Chips are available in small snack bags; nutritional values and ingredients vary by flavour.

  • Body&Fit lists 7,4 g of protein and 95 kcal per 23 g portion for Barbecue.
  • The paprika flavour listed by Albert Heijn contains soya and has 2,5 g of salt per 100 g. Use the figures for the flavour you’re buying.

XXL Nutrition

Protein Chips are worth considering if you want to compare a larger bag by the total amount of protein per portion.

  • XXL Nutrition lists 20 g of protein and 8 g of fibre per 50 g portion.
  • That portion is larger than the bags mentioned above, which range from 23 to 30 g. Also check the other nutritional values and ingredients for your chosen flavour.

The Organic Crave

Jumbo listed its red lentil-based Paprika & Onion protein crisps in a 30 g bag.

  • Jumbo lists 7,1 g of protein, 120 kcal and 0,57 g of salt in that bag.
  • The product information warns that it may contain traces of soya and milk. Check the allergen information and availability before choosing this flavour.

Prozis

Zero Protein Chips Kaas & Ui come in 25 g bags.

  • Prozis lists 11,25 g of protein, 4 g of fibre and 0,63 g of salt per bag.
  • This flavour contains soya and milk ingredients; check the packaging if you need to avoid these allergens.

Lay's

Oven Baked Original is a standard crisp option if you’re not specifically looking for a protein snack.

  • Albert Heijn lists 5,1 g of protein per 100 g for this flavour.
  • If protein per snack portion is your main priority, compare the nutritional information per portion with that of protein-style crisps.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need protein crisps after every workout?

No, protein crisps aren’t an essential post-workout snack. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise don’t need specialist protein products if they already get enough protein from their usual, varied diet.

Should I compare protein per 100 g or per bag?

When choosing a snack, focus on the amount of protein in the portion you actually eat. The figure per 100 g helps you compare products on a like-for-like basis, but a 25 g bag doesn’t contain the same amount as 100 g of that product.

Does the protein label automatically make crisps a good post-workout choice?

No, the label tells you more than just the amount of protein. Also check the portion size, energy, salt and ingredients, and consider how the snack fits in with the rest of your diet.

Can I eat protein crisps if I’m allergic to soya or milk?

It depends on the exact flavour and its allergen information. According to Albert Heijn, Body&Fit’s paprika flavour contains soya, while Prozis lists soya and milk ingredients for Zero Protein Chips Kaas & Ui. So check the current packaging before choosing a flavour.

Are standard crisps an alternative if protein is my main priority?

Not without comparing the nutritional values. Albert Heijn lists 5,1 g of protein per 100 g for Lay's Oven Baked Original and 28 g per 100 g for AH Proteïne Crisps paprika. If you’re after a familiar crisp rather than extra protein, that’s a different choice.