Who might be interested in these crisps?

Office-based fitness enthusiast

You want to take a savoury snack with a stated amount of protein on a training day, without treating it as a replacement for lunch.

Portion planner

You prefer to take one clearly portioned bag with you, so you compare protein, energy and salt per bag rather than just per 100 g.

Label-conscious snacker

You base your choice on the ingredients and allergen information for the specific flavour and pack.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with the nutritional values for the bag you’ll actually take with you. Then consider whether the ingredients and the snack’s place in your lunch suit your preferences.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Protein per bag Compare the grams of protein per bag and the weight of each bag. If I want to take a snack with a clear amount of protein on a training day, the value per bag I eat is what matters most to me. Around 36% of consumers put protein content first.
Clearly defined portion Check the net weight of each bag, the number of bags in the pack and the nutritional values per portion. For lunch at my desk, I want to decide in advance how many crisps to take. For around 29% of consumers, portion size is the most important factor.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and allergen information for your chosen flavour, including any may-contain warnings. If soya, gluten, milk or the ingredient used determines my choice, I want to be able to check the pack before eating the crisps. Around 21% of consumers put this check first.
Salt and your overall lunch Compare the salt per bag and consider what else is in your packed lunch. If I’m also taking other savoury foods, I want to know how this bag fits into my lunch. Around 14% of consumers give this consideration the highest priority.

Common mistakes

  • Thinking of a bag labelled ‘protein’ as a complete lunch

    A stated amount of protein doesn’t tell you whether a single snack can replace all the components of your lunch.

    Use the value per bag to compare snacks, and plan the rest of your lunch separately.

  • Confusing a fat claim with a protein value

    A statement about fat doesn’t, by itself, tell you how many grams of protein a product contains. The nutrition table must also match the flavour you’re buying.

    Check the label for that flavour to compare protein, salt and energy per bag.

  • Checking allergens only after eating

    Body&Fit lists soya in its Smart Protein Chips and says the product may contain gluten. The earlier Jumbo listing for The Organic Crave Salt & Pepper mentioned possible traces of milk and soya.

    Before eating, check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging.

  • Assuming an older product page reflects current stock

    Jumbo listed The Organic Crave Salt & Pepper as no longer part of its online range. An older listing therefore doesn’t confirm that you can order the same flavour now.

    Just before buying, check the availability, flavour and pack information for the product on offer.

Brands compared

Body&Fit

Smart Protein Chips combine soya and potato in individual bags.

  • According to Body&Fit’s nutrition table for the Barbecue flavour, a 23 g bag contains 7.4 g of protein, 92 kcal and 0.45 g of salt.
  • The product contains soya and may contain gluten. Check the nutritional values and allergen information for your chosen flavour.

The Organic Crave

Legume-based Protein Chips, with several flavours in the range.

  • An earlier Jumbo listing for Salt & Pepper stated that the product contained 84% red lentils and 7 g of protein per 30 g bag.
  • Jumbo listed this flavour as no longer part of its online range; check current availability and the information for the exact flavour.

Lay's

Regular crisps to compare when flavour or pack type matters more than a specific protein value.

  • Lay's offers Oven Baked and smaller multipack bags as options for taking individual portions with you.
  • A claim about lower fat content doesn’t tell you the protein value; check the label for your chosen variety.

Pringles

Stacked regular crisps in a range of pack sizes, offering a point of comparison for portion size and flavour.

  • Pringles lists 1.9 g of protein per 30 g serving for Original.
  • The ingredients information for Original lists wheat flour and possible traces of milk and soya; check the packaging for your chosen variety.

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Frequently asked questions

When can crisps be labelled ‘high in protein’ in the Netherlands?

Under EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the nutrition claim ‘high in protein’ may be used if at least 20% of the product’s energy value comes from protein. The claim doesn’t mean the crisps can replace a meal; also check the full nutritional information and portion size.

Can a bag of protein crisps replace my lunch?

Treat a bag of protein crisps as a snack alongside your lunch, not as a complete lunch just because it lists protein. For its Barbecue flavour, Body&Fit lists 7.4 g of protein and 92 kcal per 23 g bag in the nutrition table shown; also consider what else you’re taking with you.

How can I check allergens in protein crisps bought online?

Read the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen variety before buying, then check the packaging again before eating. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains which allergens must be listed on labels; also look out for any may-contain warnings.

Does less fat also mean more protein per bag?

No, a statement about fat doesn’t tell you the protein value. Check the packaging for the specific variety of crisps to see how many grams of protein are in each bag, and also look at the salt, energy and ingredients.