If you’re looking for a savoury snack with more protein while studying after exercise, compare lentil and soya crisps with regular crisps by checking protein per 100 g and per bag. Also consider how much you’ll actually eat, as well as salt and allergens: a snack’s protein content alone doesn’t tell you what you need from your overall diet.
You’re looking for something savoury to enjoy during a long study session after exercising. In that case, the grams of protein per bag tell you more about your snack than the figure per 100 g alone. Also compare the salt on the label.
You want a crisp made with plant-based ingredients and may also be keeping an eye on gluten. Albert Heijn describes the lentil crisps reviewed as vegan and gluten-free, but also notes that they may contain, among other things, milk and soya. If you have an allergy, check the packaging for the flavour you choose.
While studying, you want to know how much you’re eating from a bag, rather than comparing nutritional values per 100 g alone. Pack size, serving information, salt and fibre can help you compare the crisps reviewed.
Decide whether protein per snack, portion control or ingredients matter most to you. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo shows why you should check the bag and the label as well as the protein per 100 g.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per snack | Compare grams of protein per 100 g and per bag; a larger bag isn’t automatically one portion. | After exercising, I want to choose a savoury snack and see how much protein I’ll actually eat. For around 40% of consumers, protein is said to be the main reason for their choice. |
| Portion, salt and fibre | Check the bag size and number of portions; compare salt and fibre per 100 g. | During a long study session, I want to decide in advance how many crisps to have and take salt into account. For around 30% of consumers, portion control is said to come first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour, even if the product is labelled vegan or gluten-free. | If I’m looking for a plant-based crisp or need to avoid an ingredient, the information on my pack is what matters. For around 30% of consumers, this is said to be their first selection criterion. |
According to Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the EU condition for the claim ‘high in protein’ concerns the proportion of a product’s energy that comes from protein. It doesn’t tell you how many grams of protein are in an individual bag or what someone needs after exercising.
So check the grams per bag and consider the snack as part of your overall diet.
The crisps reviewed also differ in salt and fibre. For example, Albert Heijn lists 0.88 g of salt per 100 g for AH Proteïne Crisps paprika, compared with 2 g per 100 g for Body & Fit Smart Protein Chips Original.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g with the pack size before choosing a flavour.
The AH lentil crisps reviewed carry warnings that they may contain milk, sesame and soya. The Body & Fit Original reviewed contains soya.
If you have an allergy, check the allergen information on the current packaging of the exact variety you want to eat.
AH Proteïne Crisps are lentil crisps available in flavours including paprika and sweet chilli.
Smart Protein Chips Original is a soya- and potato-based variety in a small bag.
The Protein Chips Paprika & Onion described by Jumbo are made with red lentils.
Pringles Original is included here as a regular crisp for comparison, not as one of the protein crisps mentioned.
Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, a product can carry this claim if at least 20% of its energy value comes from protein. The claim doesn’t tell you how many grams of protein you’ll get from your bag.
No, protein crisps aren’t a necessary choice after exercising. If you’re considering them as a savoury snack, compare the protein per bag and think about what else you’re eating, without treating a snack as a meal.
Comparing per 100 g lets you check the nutritional values of different crisps on the same basis; per bag shows you what’s in the pack you’ve chosen. The European Commission explains that nutritional information must be provided per 100 g or 100 ml, with additional information per portion also permitted.
No, a vegan label doesn’t mean a product is free from allergens or warnings about possible traces. For the lentil crisps reviewed, Albert Heijn notes that they may contain, among other things, milk, sesame and soya. If you have an allergy, check the current packaging for the flavour you choose.
