For a ready-to-eat snack with more protein per 100 g, AH Proteïne Crisps paprika is a more obvious choice than Doritos Naturel: according to the product information from Albert Heijn, they contain 28 g and 6.5 g of protein per 100 g respectively, but the crisps aren’t tortilla chips. For a filled breakfast to take with you, Jumbo’s High Proteïne Tortilla Large is another option: according to Jumbo, one tortilla provides 11.7 g of protein, but you’ll need to fill this wrap yourself.
You’re looking for something easy to take with you after a workout, and want to compare the protein content per portion. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport don’t automatically need specialist protein products; what else you eat during the day still matters.
You want to take something crunchy with you without any preparation, but don’t want to rely on the packaging alone. Compare the protein content per 100 g and per portion, and also check the salt, fat, fibre and amount you eat.
You want to stick with the shape or taste of a tortilla. Lentil crisps are crunchy, but they aren’t tortilla chips; a high-protein tortilla is a wrap you can fill, not a crisp you can eat straight from the bag.
First decide whether you want a ready-to-eat snack, a tortilla you can fill or specifically a tortilla chip. Then compare the nutritional information for the portion you actually plan to eat.
| Buying criterion | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare the protein per 100 g and per portion; a pack doesn’t always equal one serving. | If I’m having breakfast on the go and mainly focusing on protein, I want to know what’s in the portion I eat. Protein content would be the main reason to buy for around 50% of consumers. |
| Ready to take with you | Check whether the product is ready to eat or needs filling and preparing. | On a morning when I haven’t prepared anything, I want to be able to take something with me that I can eat straight away. Convenience would come first for around 30% of consumers. |
| Product type | Check whether you’re buying chips, crisps or a wrap; then compare the ingredients and portion size. | If I want to eat or dip tortilla chips, lentil crisps or a wrap to fill won’t meet the same need. Around 20% of consumers would mainly choose the tortilla chip format. |
AH Proteïne Crisps paprika is a lentil snack; Jumbo’s High Proteïne Tortilla Large is a wrap. Neither has the same shape or use as a corn tortilla chip.
Decide whether you want something to eat straight from the bag, chips to dip or a tortilla to fill before comparing nutritional values.
According to the product information from Albert Heijn, AH Proteïne Crisps paprika contains 0.88 g of salt per 100 g; Jumbo lists 1.00 g of salt per 100 g for its High Proteïne Tortilla Large. The amount you eat also affects how much you consume.
Read the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, including protein, salt, fat and fibre.
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large portion or foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise.
Factor in when you’ll be eating; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests having a meal around 2 to 3 hours before exercise.
A product name doesn’t tell you how much protein a portion provides. You can’t assume regular tortilla chips from Snack Day and SUN SNACKS are high-protein options just from their name either.
Check the latest nutritional information and ingredients on the packaging if protein content or allergens matter to your choice.
AH Proteïne Crisps paprika is worth considering if you’re looking for a ready-to-eat, crunchy snack with a stated protein content.
Jumbo’s High Proteïne Tortilla Large suits anyone who wants to fill a tortilla and take it along for breakfast.
Doritos Naturel is a regular tortilla chip for anyone looking specifically for that type of snack.
Snack Day Tortillachips sweet chili is a regular tortilla chip.
SUN SNACKS Tortillachips are regular crisps for anyone looking for the tortilla chip format.
First compare the protein content per portion rather than relying on the product name alone. According to the product information from Albert Heijn, Doritos Naturel contains 6.5 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 28 g per 100 g for AH Proteïne Crisps paprika; however, those crisps are a different type of snack.
Protein crisps don’t automatically make a complete breakfast. Consider the portion and what else you eat; according to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport don’t need specialist protein products if they eat a varied diet.
Consider the size and contents of your breakfast. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against having a large portion or foods high in fat, protein or fibre just before exercise, and suggests having a meal around 2 to 3 hours beforehand.
According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. Check the current packaging for the specific variety; AH lists possible traces for Proteïne Crisps paprika, while Jumbo lists wheat and gluten for its High Proteïne Tortilla Large.
