A student looking for something savoury after a workout
You’re after a snack and want to know how much protein the portion you eat actually contains. Have crisps alongside a meal, not instead of one.
Who is this choice for?
A student comparing portion sizes
You don’t want to assume that a small bag is the same as a larger one. So compare the pack size with the amount you want to eat.
A student thinking of having crisps with dinner
You’re looking for something crunchy to go with your meal and want to decide whether crisps will be an extra or end up replacing your dinner.
What should you look for?
First decide whether you’re choosing a snack or putting together dinner. For a snack, compare the amount you’ll actually eat; for dinner, consider the meal as a whole.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | Check the protein content per 100 g and work out how much that is for the amount you eat. | After a workout, I want something savoury and to know how much protein my snack contains. For around 42% of these shoppers, protein per serving comes first. |
| Pack size | Compare the sizes of the bags and work out how much you’d eat. | As a student, I want to know whether one bag is the portion I’m looking for, without treating packs of different sizes as equivalent. For around 33% of these shoppers, portion size is the top priority. |
| Place in your dinner | Decide whether you’re choosing a snack or putting together a meal; also check the nutritional information as part of that decision. | At dinner, I want crisps to be no more than a crunchy extra, not the whole meal. For around 25% of these shoppers, the role crisps play in dinner comes first. |
Common mistakes
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Focusing only on the word ‘protein’ on the front
The wording on the front doesn’t tell you how much protein you’ll get in the portion you eat. Nor does it tell you about the other nutritional values or whether the crisps are suitable as a meal.
Check the nutritional information per 100 g and work it out for your portion. Also look at fat, salt and fibre.
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Treating a small bag as equivalent to a large one
Albert Heijn’s product pages list Body & Fit Smart protein chips original as 23 g and AH Proteine crisps paprika as 70 g. So comparing the bags means comparing different quantities.
First compare products per 100 g, then consider how much you actually want to eat from each pack.
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Having crisps instead of dinner
A snack containing protein isn’t automatically a complete meal. The Voedingscentrum points out that most people who do sport generally get enough protein from a varied diet.
Put together a proper dinner first, then decide whether you’d like to add crisps.
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Relying on an old product listing as if it were the current label
Ingredients and allergens vary between products, and product information can change. For example, Albert Heijn lists possible traces of milk, sesame seeds, soya and lactose for AH Proteine crisps paprika.
Check the current product information before buying and read the label on the pack you receive.
Brands compared
Albert Heijn
AH Proteine crisps paprika comes in a 70 g bag.
- According to Albert Heijn’s product information, this variety contains 28 g of protein and 13 g of fibre per 100 g.
- The product information lists possible traces of milk, sesame seeds, soya and lactose. Check the current label if allergens are important to your choice.
Body & Fit
Smart protein chips original is a 23 g bag made with soya and potato.
- Albert Heijn’s product listing states that each bag contains 7.4 g of protein.
- The listing identifies soya as an allergen and states that the crisps contain 2 g of salt per 100 g. Check current availability and packaging.
The Organic Crave
Protein Chips Paprika & Onion is a lentil crisp variety in a 30 g bag.
- Jumbo lists 7.1 g of protein per bag for this variety.
- The product information lists possible traces of soya and milk. Check current availability and the label.
Lay's
The Oven Baked range is an option if you’re looking for regular crisps, but the name alone doesn’t tell you how much protein a particular pack contains.
- If protein per serving is the deciding factor for you, compare the nutritional information for the variety you choose.
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Frequently asked questions
Can a bag of protein crisps replace a student dinner?
No. The fact that a bag contains protein doesn’t make it a complete meal. Put together a proper dinner and, if you like, have crisps as a snack or crunchy extra.
How do I compare protein crisps with regular crisps?
First compare the nutritional information for the same quantity, then consider the portion you actually eat. Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein per 100 g for AH Proteine crisps paprika; the Voedingscentrum lists 2.5 g of protein per 40 g for average regular crisps. Work out the figures for the same quantity before drawing a conclusion.
Do I need protein crisps after a workout?
Not necessarily. According to the Voedingscentrum, most people who do sport generally get enough protein from a varied diet. So consider what you eat throughout the day, rather than focusing only on the name of a snack.
What should I look for when checking allergens in protein crisps?
Read the label on the specific pack, as allergen information varies by product. For AH Proteine crisps paprika, Albert Heijn lists possible traces of milk, sesame seeds, soya and lactose; soya is listed for Body & Fit Smart protein chips original. For The Organic Crave Protein Chips Paprika & Onion, Jumbo lists possible traces of milk and soya.