Choose regular paprika crisps if you’re mainly looking for a bag to share at the campsite. Compare protein-rich paprika crisps if protein per serving is your main buying criterion. The Body & Fit paprika variety reviewed lists 29 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 6.1 g in the Albert Heijn and Jumbo crisps reviewed, but it contains soya and may contain traces of gluten. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport don’t need special protein products as part of a varied diet.
After a walk, bike ride or workout, you might want to take a small snack with you and know how much protein it provides per serving. Crisps aren’t a meal replacement, though. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport don’t need a special protein product as part of a varied diet.
For a snack by the tent or caravan, the size of the bag and how many people will be sharing matter more than a sports-focused product name. Compare pack sizes without automatically treating a large bag as one serving.
If you have an allergy or follow a particular diet, check the information for the exact variety. The Body & Fit paprika crisps listed by Albert Heijn contain soya and may contain traces of gluten; Jumbo lists milk in the paprika crisps reviewed. Always check the latest packaging.
First decide whether you’re choosing an individual snack based on its protein content or a bag to share. Then compare the nutritional information and ingredients for the exact variety.
When: You want to take the protein content per serving into account for a small snack.
Trade-off: The Body & Fit paprika variety listed by Albert Heijn comes in a 23 g bag, contains soya and may contain traces of gluten. It’s still a snack, not a meal.
When: You’re mainly looking for a bag to share at the campsite.
Trade-off: The Albert Heijn and Jumbo paprika crisps reviewed each contain 6.1 g of protein per 100 g; their dietary and allergen information differs.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | Compare protein per 100 g and per serving; check the salt content too. | After an intense activity, I want to know how much protein a small bag actually contains. For around 50% of consumers, comparing protein comes first. |
| Pack size and sharing | Check the net weight and decide whether you want an individual serving or a bag to share. | If we’re eating together by the tent, I want a bag we can share rather than individual portion-sized bags. Around 30% of consumers prioritise sharing. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list, allergen information and any may-contain warnings on the latest packaging. | If I need to avoid certain ingredients, the information for that exact variety determines my choice. For around 20% of consumers, checking this comes first. |
Lay's describes Oven Baked Roasted Paprika as a variety with less fat than regular potato crisps. On its own, that tells you nothing about its protein content.
If protein is your buying criterion, compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per serving first. Consider fat as a separate factor.
Albert Heijn lists 29 g of protein per 100 g for Body & Fit Smart Protein Chips Paprika, compared with 6.1 g per 100 g for the regular paprika crisps reviewed from Albert Heijn and Jumbo. The bag size doesn’t change that difference per 100 g.
First choose between an individual snack and a bag to share. Then compare the nutritional values on the same basis and consider how much you actually want to eat.
The products reviewed have different information: the Body & Fit variety contains soya and may contain traces of gluten, Jumbo lists milk, and Albert Heijn labels its own-brand variety reviewed as gluten-free, vegan and lactose-free.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the specific bag. Never assume that information applies to another flavour or product range.
Smart Protein Chips is a product range made with soya and potato. For the paprika variety reviewed, Albert Heijn lists a 23 g bag and 29 g of protein per 100 g.
The AH Chips paprika variety reviewed is a 250 g bag of regular potato crisps, making it a larger pack to compare with an individual portion-sized bag.
The Jumbo Paprika Chips variety reviewed is a 250 g bag of regular potato crisps.
Lay's offers both regular Paprika and Oven Baked Roasted Paprika in its product range. These names describe different varieties, not interchangeable products.
These Joybuy products are regular or oven-baked paprika crisps to take along as a snack or share. Compare the packaging and check the latest nutritional information before buying. This selection does not represent protein-rich paprika crisps.
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A bag of regular paprika crisps to share at the campsite. The pack contains 200 g; check the nutritional information and ingredients if they affect your choice.
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A larger bag of regular paprika crisps to share at the campsite. The pack contains 300 g; decide on your own portions and check the latest ingredients if you have dietary requirements.
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An oven-baked paprika variety for anyone who wants to compare this cooking method with regular crisps. The pack contains 150 g; compare protein and fat separately using the latest nutritional information.
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Ridged paprika crisps in a bag to share over drinks at the campsite. The pack contains 250 g; check the ingredients and allergens on the bag before choosing it to suit your diet.
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A bag of paprika crisps for a smaller shared snack at the campsite. The pack contains 150 g; check the latest ingredients and nutritional information when comparing products.
No, a special protein product isn’t automatically necessary. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport get enough protein as part of a varied diet. So consider a snack as part of everything else you eat, rather than as an automatic way to support recovery.
First compare the same quantity, such as per 100 g, then look at the serving you plan to eat. Albert Heijn lists 29 g of protein per 100 g for Body & Fit Smart Protein Chips Paprika in a 23 g bag. The regular paprika crisps reviewed from Albert Heijn and Jumbo each list 6.1 g per 100 g in 250 g bags.
Check the allergen information for the exact variety on the latest packaging. The Body & Fit paprika crisps reviewed contain soya and may contain traces of gluten, while Jumbo lists milk for its paprika crisps reviewed. Information for one product doesn’t automatically apply to another.
Use online nutritional information to compare products, but check the latest packaging before eating them too. Albert Heijn warns that ingredients and nutritional values can change, so always check again if allergens or dietary requirements affect your choice.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the crisps you take with you. The product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Body & Fit says to store them in a cool, dry place. Albert Heijn also advises keeping them away from light and resealing the bag securely after opening.
