Don’t choose protein crisps as a regular snack for a young toddler or toddler. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five for snack time, such as fruit, vegetables and some wholemeal bread. A protein claim doesn’t automatically make crisps suitable for a young child. If an adult in your household wants to eat protein crisps, compare the portion size, salt content and allergens for each variety.
If the snack is for a young toddler or toddler, the ‘high protein’ label won’t help you choose between crisps. For snack time, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five, including fruit, vegetables and some wholemeal bread.
An adult can enjoy protein crisps without making them the child’s snack too. Choose a suitable snack separately for your toddler, and check the portion size, salt content and allergens for the crisps.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging before use. The protein crisps mentioned contain soya, and some varieties carry warnings about other potential allergens.
First decide whether the snack is for a toddler or an adult. For a daily toddler snack, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends starting with foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five. The nutritional information for protein crisps is only relevant if an adult wants to eat them.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Daily toddler snack | Check that the snack suits your child’s age and the occasion, and choose something for your toddler from the foods recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre as part of the Dutch Wheel of Five. | I’m looking for an everyday snack for my young toddler that fits into their usual diet. Around 50% of consumers prioritise a suitable daily snack. |
| The protein claim | Ask yourself whether the snack is for your child or whether an adult wants to compare crisps with a protein claim. Don’t assume that the claim makes them suitable for toddlers. | If I’m looking at the protein claim because of growth or sport, I want to know whether it should influence my choice of toddler snack. Around 30% of consumers put this protein question first. |
| Portion size and allergens | For crisps eaten by an adult, compare the protein and salt in the portion actually eaten. Also read the current ingredients list and allergen information. | When an adult at home wants crisps, I want to avoid the child automatically having the same snack. An estimated 20% of consumers prioritise the considerations around sharing and label information. |
A protein claim doesn’t tell you whether crisps are suitable as a daily snack for a young toddler or toddler. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five instead.
Choose something suitable for your child first; only compare protein crisps if an adult wants to eat them.
A comparison per 100 g doesn’t tell you how much protein or salt is in the portion actually eaten. The products mentioned come in bags or portions of 23 g and 25 g.
For an adult snack, check both the protein and salt per bag or portion eaten.
The varieties listed contain or mention soya; some products also carry warnings about other potential allergens. The product description doesn’t replace this information.
Every time you buy, check the ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ information on the packaging.
Albert Heijn sells AH Protein Crisps Paprika as a lentil snack. The product category alone doesn’t tell you whether it’s suitable as a toddler snack.
Body & Fit sells Smart Protein Chips made with soya and potato in 23 g bags.
WeCare offers a High Protein Chips Paprika variety made with potato and soya, in a 25 g portion.
These Joybuy products are fruit purées to consider if you’re looking for fruit for your toddler’s snack time instead of protein crisps. For each product, check that the age guidance, ingredients and way of eating are suitable for your child.
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A fruit purée to consider as an alternative to crisps at snack time for a young child.
The product name lists peach, banana and kiwi, an age indication of 6months+ and a 200 g pack size. Check the current packaging for the ingredients and nutritional information that matter to your choice.
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A fruit purée in individual packs for anyone wanting to take fruit along as a snack.
The product name lists pear and apple, four pieces and a total pack size of 360 g. Before use, check the age guidance and whether the packaging and texture are suitable for your child. For nutritional values per pouch, check the serving size on the current packaging.
No, don’t choose them as a regular toddler snack. For young toddlers and toddlers, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends foods from the Dutch Wheel of Five for snack time, such as fruit, vegetables and some wholemeal bread. A higher protein content doesn’t change that recommendation.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives no reason to choose protein crisps for a regular toddler snack because of sport or growth. If you have questions about your child’s diet or growth, a general product comparison isn’t a substitute for personal advice.
Compare the protein and salt in the portion actually eaten, and read the ingredients. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for AH Protein Crisps, Body & Fit lists a 23 g bag for Smart Protein Chips, and Lowcarbcenter lists a 25 g bag for WeCare High Protein Chips. Always check the specific variety.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that allergens must be clearly and correctly listed on the label of prepacked foods. Also check for any ‘may contain’ information on the product you buy.
