If protein is your main reason for choosing a product, a protein wrap is a more suitable lunch base than ordinary tortilla chips, which are better as a side. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 6.6 to 7.8 g of protein per 100 g for the ordinary chips mentioned here; their protein wraps contain 18 and 19 g per 100 g. A wrap isn’t a crisp, so compare the portion size, other nutritional information and allergens for the specific product you choose, and bear your school’s rules in mind.
If you’re putting together a lunch for after sport or a long school day, you may want to know how much protein you’ll actually get from the portion you eat. The product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo shows why a protein wrap and ordinary crisps aren’t interchangeable when protein is the priority.
If you want to take crisps as a side or to enjoy with a dip, without relying on them as the main source of protein in your lunch.
If you need to check the ingredients of the exact product you’re buying and take school rules into account. The products mentioned differ in their declarations for wheat, gluten, milk, lupin, mustard and sesame.
First decide whether you need a wrap as the base of your lunch, or whether crisps are simply there to add some crunch. Then compare the portion you’ll pack, the nutritional information and the allergens for that specific product.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare the protein per 100 g and per portion you’ll actually pack. For example, Jumbo lists 11.7 g of protein per 61.7 g High Proteïne Tortilla. | If I’m putting together a lunch with protein in mind, I want to know what the portion will provide in my lunchbox; this is the top priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Your whole lunch | As well as protein, check the portion size, fibre, sugars, fat and salt on the label. Think of crisps as part of your lunch, not a replacement for everything else. | Taking a bag of crisps is easy, but I also want to consider what else is in my lunch. For around 36% of consumers, this broader consideration comes first. |
| Allergens and school rules | Read the allergen information on the current packaging and ask the school about its rules on bringing and sharing food. | If an ingredient could be a problem for me or a classmate, I want to check the exact product and the school’s rules; this is the main consideration for around 21% of consumers. |
| Packing and storage | Check the number of portions per pack and the storage advice once opened. A filled wrap needs preparation; crisps are ready to take with you. | On a busy school morning, I want to be able to pack something that will still be good to eat at lunchtime. Around 14% of consumers put this practical consideration first. |
The protein per 100 g doesn’t tell you how much protein you’ll get from a small portion of crisps. Albert Heijn lists 6.6 g per 100 g for Tortilla Chips naturel; Jumbo lists 7.8 g per 100 g for Tortilla Chips Paprika and 2.0 g per 25 g portion.
Compare the amount you’ll actually pack. If you’re looking for a lunch base because of its protein content, consider a protein wrap separately from the crisps.
Albert Heijn labels its Tortilla Chips naturel as gluten-free, while the protein wraps from Albert Heijn and Jumbo mentioned here list wheat and gluten. The product type alone doesn’t tell you whether it’s suitable.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen flavour and product on the current packaging.
A focus on protein doesn’t tell you about the rest of the nutritional information or the portion size. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises checking the back of the packet for ingredients and nutritional values.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and per portion within the same product group, and consider the role the product will play in your whole lunch.
The characteristics listed below apply to the specific crisps and wraps mentioned, not automatically to every product from each brand.
The product information mentioned here includes both ordinary tortilla chips and protein wraps.
The crisps and protein tortilla mentioned here show the difference between a crunchy side and a wrap as the base of your lunch.
The Protein Wraps mentioned here are an option if you want to compare the nutritional value per wrap.
The High Protein Wraps mentioned here offer a gluten-free alternative for anyone looking for something other than crisps as the base of their lunch.
Here, Cool American is an example of ordinary tortilla chips as a crunchy side, not a protein wrap.
Not as the main source of protein in your lunch. The ordinary crisps from Doritos, Albert Heijn and Jumbo mentioned here list 6.1 to 7.8 g of protein per 100 g; the protein wraps from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and BFree mentioned here list 18 to 27 g per 100 g. Also compare the portion you’ll actually eat.
No. Albert Heijn labels AH Tortilla Chips naturel as gluten-free, while the protein wraps from Albert Heijn and Jumbo mentioned here list wheat and gluten. When buying, check the allergen information for the exact flavour and product.
Check the ingredients list on the packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that 14 allergens must be declared on food labels. Also check whether your school has rules about bringing or sharing food.
Follow the storage advice on the packaging, especially once opened, and check the ingredients in the filling too. The wraps mentioned here aren’t interchangeable for students who need to avoid certain allergens, so check the product you’ve chosen before packing lunch.
