For your New Year’s Eve gathering, compare both the exact type of product and the protein in the portion you plan to serve. AH Proteine crisps paprika lists 7 g of protein per 25 g portion, but it’s a lentil snack; regular Doritos Naturel lists 6.5 g per 100 g and is a corn tortilla chip. These figures are based on different portion sizes, so they can’t be compared directly.
You want to know how much protein a portion of your savoury snack provides, without automatically seeing it as essential sports nutrition. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most athletes can get enough protein from a varied diet.
You’re looking for chips to share around the table and are considering the corn base, flavour and pack size. Jumbo describes its Naturel tortilla chips as corn chips to serve with dips.
You want to take your guests’ dietary requirements or allergies into account. Albert Heijn lists vegan and gluten-free attributes for the lentil crisps reviewed, alongside warnings about possible allergens, so also check the information on the specific pack. The NVWA explains which allergens must be listed on food labels.
First decide whether you want classic corn tortilla chips or would consider a different type of snack; then compare portion size, nutritional information and packaging.
Choose these when: you’re looking for a lentil snack with stated protein values and don’t need classic corn tortillas.
Consider: they’re a different type of product from tortilla chips; also check the salt, energy and allergens for your chosen flavour.
Choose these when: you want to serve corn chips with dips or as nachos.
Consider: a protein value listed per 100 g isn’t, by itself, a reason to consider a regular variety protein-focused.
Choose these when: you’re specifically looking for an overseas variety and can check the actual pack and product information sold in the Netherlands.
Consider: values and recipes vary by country and variety; a manufacturer’s listing doesn’t prove that the same version is available in the Netherlands.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare protein and energy on the same basis, then work out the figures for the portion you plan to serve. | I want to know how much protein my own portion provides, not just what’s listed per 100 g. Around 36% of consumers prioritise protein per portion when making this choice. |
| Type of chips | Check whether they’re made from corn or lentils and whether the product is suitable for how you plan to serve it. | I want the familiar corn tortilla flavour for my get-together; another crunchy snack isn’t automatically the same thing. Around 22% of consumers prioritise the classic tortilla experience. |
| Portion size and energy | Check the energy per 100 g and per portion alongside the protein value. | I want to decide in advance how much to serve and how it fits into my own eating habits. Around 14% of consumers prioritise energy and portion control. |
| Dietary requirements and allergens | For the exact flavour, read the ingredients list, dietary information and details of any allergens present or that may be present. | When choosing snacks for guests with dietary requirements or allergies, I want to be able to check the pack for the exact variety. Around 14% of consumers prioritise suitability for dietary requirements. |
| How much you need for your gathering | Compare the net weight and work out how much you want to serve the group. | I want to have enough ready for everyone without judging by the size of a single bag alone. Around 14% of consumers prioritise how much they’ll need for their gathering. |
The AH crisps reviewed are lentil snacks; Jumbo Naturel is described as corn chips. The fact that both can be served at a gathering doesn’t make them the same type of product.
Before comparing, decide whether you want classic corn chips or would consider a snack made from a different base.
A protein value on a snack pack doesn’t prove that it will help you recover faster. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most athletes can get enough protein from a varied diet.
Use the nutritional values as product information and don’t read them as an unproven promise of faster recovery.
The AH varieties reviewed have vegan attributes as well as warnings about possible allergens.
For every guest with an allergy, check the current ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety.
The bags reviewed have different net weights. A small snack pack and a larger bag for sharing don’t contain the same amount.
Check the net weight and decide in advance how much you want to serve.
The Proteine crisps reviewed are lentil snacks, not tortilla chips.
The Dutch Naturel pack and overseas Protein varieties are separate products.
Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel is a classic corn chip variety to serve with dips.
Lidl Nederland lists Tortilla chips sweet paprika in a 60 g pack.
SUN SNACKS is the product brand name for the tortilla chips listed by ALDI.
The European regular tortilla chips range and the US Protein Chips range are different product lines.
This selection features regular corn tortilla chips to serve at a get-together, with dips or as nachos. The protein values listed are product information and don’t automatically make these varieties protein-focused products.
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A corn tortilla chip to serve with dips or as nachos. The product information lists 83% corn and 6.5 g of protein per 100 g.
The allergen information mentions possible traces of cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.
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Salted corn chips to serve with dips or salsa. The pack contains 475 g and the nutrition table lists 6.6 g of protein per 100 g.
The allergen information mentions soya.
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Corn chips for dips or oven-baked nachos; the nutrition table lists 6.3 g of protein per 100 g.
The allergen information mentions soya.
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Corn tortilla chips with nacho cheese flavour to serve with dips; the nutrition table lists 6.8 g of protein per 100 g.
The product contains milk. The allergen information also mentions possible traces of cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.
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A small bag with a sweet, savoury and spicy flavour; the nutrition table lists 6.4 g of protein per 100 g.
The allergen information mentions gluten, soya and wheat.
Not as a general rule. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says that most athletes can get enough protein from a varied diet; a protein value on crisps doesn’t prove that they’ll help you recover faster.
Albert Heijn lists 28 g of protein per 100 g and a 25 g portion, which works out at 7 g of protein per portion. The product is a lentil snack, not a classic corn tortilla.
No, check the allergen information separately. The AH paprika and sweet chilli varieties reviewed have vegan attributes, but mention possible traces of milk and soya, among other things. The NVWA explains allergen labelling on food products.
Follow the instructions on the exact pack. Albert Heijn recommends storing the lentil crisps in a sealed container once opened; Jumbo recommends keeping its Naturel tortilla chips in a cool, dry place.
Because values and portion sizes vary by product and country. Doritos/PepsiCo lists 10 g of protein per 28 g for the US Protein Nacho Cheese; Doritos UK/PepsiCo lists 10 g per 48 g for Protein Chipotle. These figures don’t automatically apply to a Dutch pack.
