If you want to make a conscious effort to get extra protein from your picnic snack, compare a product marketed as protein crisps with regular tortilla chips, checking the protein content per 100 g and per bag. If sharing and flavour matter more, regular tortilla chips are another good choice; a protein claim alone tells you nothing about salt, fat or allergens. According to the Dutch Nutrition Centre, most people who do sport do not automatically need special protein products if they eat a varied diet.
If you want to make a conscious effort to get protein from your snack at a picnic, check the current packaging to see how much protein you get per 100 g and per bag. Consider this alongside the rest of what you eat; the Dutch Nutrition Centre says that most people who do sport do not automatically need special protein products.
If the crisps are mainly for sharing, bag size, flavour and your choice of dip often matter more than a protein claim. Check the allergens on the bag if you’re buying for other people.
If you also want to consider salt, fat or ingredients, compare similar crisps per 100 g, then check how much you’ll actually eat. If you have allergies, read the information on the packaging you buy.
First decide whether extra protein, sharing or a particular flavour is your main reason for taking tortilla chips along. Then compare the nutritional information on the packs that suit your needs.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is it important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein content | Compare protein per 100 g and per bag; also check salt, fat and energy. | If I want to get protein from this snack, I want to know how much the portion adds to my diet. An estimated 50% of consumers prioritise this protein goal. |
| Sharing and dipping | Check the bag weight and choose a flavour that goes well with dip or is good on its own. | If I’m in the park with other people, I want to bring a bag we can share. An estimated 30% of consumers prioritise sharing. |
| Flavour and labelling | Compare similar crisps per 100 g and check the ingredients and allergens on the current bag. | Without a specific protein goal, I want to choose a flavour I enjoy while also checking what’s in it. An estimated 20% of consumers place the most importance on this combination. |
The claim doesn’t tell you how much salt or fat the crisps contain, and it doesn’t mean they’re automatically needed after exercise. The Dutch Nutrition Centre points out that most people who do sport don’t need special protein products if they eat a varied diet.
As well as protein, compare energy, fat, saturated fat and salt per 100 g, and consider how much you plan to eat.
Ingredients and allergens can vary between products and recipes. Albert Heijn warns that online product information can change.
Check the current packaging, especially if you or someone you’re sharing with has an allergy or intolerance.
Jumbo lists More Protein Tortilla Chips Paprika in a 50 g bag and Doritos Cool American in a 272 g bag. Comparing the values per bag alone therefore won’t give you a like-for-like comparison.
First compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then decide how many crisps you want to bring to the picnic.
More Nutrition markets its Tortilla Protein Chips as protein crisps; Jumbo lists More Protein Tortilla Chips Paprika 50 g.
Jumbo and Albert Heijn list Doritos tortilla chips in a range of flavours as regular crisp options.
Jumbo lists both More Protein Tortilla Chips Paprika 50 g and Jumbo Tortilla Chips Paprika 170 g.
Albert Heijn lists AH tortilla chips and Doritos products in its tortilla chip category.
ALDI lists Sun Snacks Tortilla Chips in plain, cheese and sweet chilli varieties.
Mission Foods has an international range of Protein Tortilla Chips, including a jalapeño variety.
These Doritos products are a good fit if you’re choosing regular tortilla chips to share or enjoy with dip at a picnic. If you have a specific protein goal, check the current nutritional information.
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A good option if you fancy bringing sweet and spicy tortilla chips to your picnic.
170 g bag. Before sharing, check the current packaging for nutritional values and allergens.
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A good option if you want to share tortilla chips with a nacho cheese flavour or serve them with dip.
170 g bag. If you have allergies, read the information on the current packaging before sharing the crisps.
No. Under EU nutrition claims rules, ‘high in protein’ means that at least 20% of the energy value comes from protein; the claim doesn’t tell you whether you need an extra protein snack. The Dutch Nutrition Centre says that most people who do sport don’t need special protein products if they eat a varied diet.
Compare tortilla chips per 100 g, looking at protein, energy, fat, saturated fat and salt, among other things. Then consider how much you actually want to eat: a single-serving bag and a sharing bag don’t contain the same amount of crisps. The Dutch Nutrition Centre recommends comparing the nutritional values on food labels.
Check the current bag if you or someone you’re sharing with has an allergy or intolerance. Ingredients can vary by flavour and recipe; the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of allergen information on the label.
Check the ingredients, allergens, best-before date, nutritional information and bag weight of the product you choose. If you’re comparing nutritional values, check them per 100 g, then decide which portion is right for your picnic; Albert Heijn warns that online product information can change.
