If you mainly want to get more protein from your paprika snack while studying, compare protein crisps with regular crisps per portion: Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein per 100 g for AH Proteine crisps paprika, while ahead Nutrition lists 24 g for Protein Chips Paprika. By comparison, Jumbo lists 6 g for Lay’s Paprika 200 g. Check the salt and ingredients too. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise do not need special protein products if they eat a varied diet.
You want something crunchy to eat while studying or after exercise, so you’re comparing the protein content with that of regular crisps. Check how much protein you’ll actually get in the portion you eat, not just the amount per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most people who exercise do not automatically need special protein products.
AH Proteine crisps paprika and ahead Protein Chips Paprika are labelled vegan and gluten-free. These labels don’t replace checking the ingredients and allergen information: Albert Heijn states that the AH version may contain traces of milk, sesame and soya, among other things.
If you’re after the familiar potato crisp, a regular paprika flavour may suit your preferences better than a crisp made with pulses. Don’t expect the same protein content: Jumbo lists 6 g of protein per 100 g for Lay’s Paprika 200 g.
Start with your main reason for comparing these snacks. Then check the nutrition information per 100 g and per portion, so you can take the amount you’ll actually eat into account.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare the nutrition information per 100 g with the amount you’ll actually eat. Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein per 100 g for AH Proteine crisps paprika; ahead Nutrition lists 24 g for Protein Chips Paprika. | After exercise, I mainly want to know how much protein a portion adds to my study snack. Around 33% of consumers prioritise getting extra protein. |
| Salt | Check the salt content per 100 g and per portion. Albert Heijn lists 0,88 g of salt per 100 g for the AH crisps; ahead Nutrition lists 1,7 g for its paprika flavour. | If I eat savoury snacks more often during a study day, I want to be able to take their salt content into account. This is the main priority for around 27% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the ingredients, allergens and information about possible traces on the packaging you choose. Don’t rely on the vegan or gluten-free label alone. | I’m looking for a paprika snack that suits my diet, but I also need to know which ingredients or traces are listed. This is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
| Pack size | Check how much is in each bag and whether a multipack suits the portions you want to eat. Albert Heijn lists a 70 g bag of AH crisps; ahead Nutrition lists a multipack of 6 × 50 g. | For a study session, I want to choose a pack size that suits how much I plan to have as a snack. A practical pack size is the top priority for around 20% of consumers. |
A snack with more protein doesn’t tell you whether your diet meets your needs throughout the day. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most people who exercise don’t need special protein products if they eat a varied diet.
Think of crisps as a snack, and consider your regular meals too when deciding whether you want to eat more protein.
A smaller portion will contain less than the amount shown on the label per 100 g. Based on the nutrition values provided, 25 g of AH Proteine crisps paprika contains 7 g of protein, while 25 g of ahead Protein Chips Paprika contains 6 g.
Compare the protein and salt content for the amount you plan to eat.
Albert Heijn states that its protein crisps may contain traces of milk, sesame and soya. So the vegan or gluten-free label doesn’t provide all the information someone with a relevant allergy needs.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the packaging of the exact flavour every time you buy it.
AH Proteine crisps paprika is a paprika-flavoured crisp made with lentil flour, in a 70 g bag.
ahead Protein Chips Paprika is a paprika-flavoured crisp made with lentils and soya, available in a multipack of 6 × 50 g.
Smart Protein Chips Paprika Flavour is a paprika-flavoured crisp made with soya and potato.
Lay's Paprika is a regular paprika-flavoured potato crisp, making it a useful comparison for anyone who isn’t looking for a protein crisp.
Not necessarily: according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who exercise don’t need special protein products if they eat a varied diet. Based on the product information, a 25 g portion contains 7 g of protein for AH Proteine crisps paprika and 6 g for ahead Protein Chips Paprika. Consider this snack as part of everything else you eat.
Compare the same amount per 100 g, then consider your own portion, the salt content and the ingredients. Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein per 100 g for AH Proteine crisps paprika, ahead Nutrition lists 24 g for Protein Chips Paprika, and Jumbo lists 6 g for Lay’s Paprika 200 g. The difference in protein alone doesn’t determine which snack best suits your preferences.
No. Check the ingredients and information about possible traces on the packaging you choose too. AH Proteine crisps paprika is labelled vegan and gluten-free, but Albert Heijn states that it may contain traces of milk, sesame and soya, among other things; ahead Protein Chips Paprika contains soya.
Based on the figure provided by Albert Heijn, a 25 g portion of AH Proteine crisps paprika contains around 0,22 g of salt. For 25 g of ahead Protein Chips Paprika, the figure is around 0,43 g, based on ahead Nutrition’s information. When comparing different packs, check the amount you actually eat.
Seal the pack well after opening and follow the storage instructions on the label. Albert Heijn recommends storing AH Proteine crisps paprika in a sealed container after opening. Check the best-before date on your own pack too.
