Who is this comparison for?

Shoppers who prioritise protein

You’re looking for a crunchy snack with a higher stated protein value and would consider pulses-based crisps instead of potato crisps.

Shoppers looking for organic potato crisps

Both organic certification and potatoes as the main ingredient matter to you. You see the protein value as additional nutritional information, not as a result of the organic certification.

Shoppers comparing nutrition and portions

You’d like to include crisps as an occasional snack, so you look at energy, fat and salt per 100 g as well as protein, and consider how much you plan to eat.

What should you look for when buying?

First decide whether organic certification and a potato base are must-haves, or whether the stated protein value takes priority for you. Then compare the nutrition information for the specific variety on the same per-100 g basis.

Criteria What to check when buying Who it matters to
Protein value Compare protein per 100 g; if a claim such as “High Protein” is made, also check the conditions for using that nutrition claim. If protein content matters more to me than a potato base, I want to compare the protein values of different types of snack. Around 42% of shoppers would make protein content their main criterion.
Organic potato crisps Check the organic certification, control body code and origin information on the specific pack, and make sure you check the type of product too. I want to buy potato crisps without relying solely on product descriptions that sound natural. For around 33% of shoppers, the combination of organic certification and a potato base would be the main consideration.
Nutrition and portion size Compare energy, fat and salt per 100 g, and take your intended portion into account. Even if a snack meets my general buying criteria, I want to know the nutritional values in my portion. Portion size and nutritional values would be the deciding factors for around 25% of shoppers.

Common comparison pitfalls

  • Assuming organic means “High Protein”

    Organic certification doesn’t describe a product’s protein content. Under the EU regulation on nutrition and health claims, at least 20% of a product’s energy must come from protein for it to carry the “High Protein” nutrition claim.

    Check the protein value and energy information for the specific product separately from its organic certification.

  • Looking at protein grams alone

    A higher protein value doesn’t tell you about the rest of the nutritional profile. For example, REWE lists 528 kcal, 33 g fat and 1.4 g salt per 100 g for Lisas Bio Kartoffelchips Salt.

    Compare varieties per 100 g, then factor in the portion you plan to eat.

  • Assuming Protein Chips are the same type of product

    According to the manufacturer, funny-frisch Protein Chips are made with lentil flour and pea protein. You can compare their protein value with that of potato crisps, but they have a different base ingredient.

    Before comparing, decide whether a potato base and organic certification are essential for you.

  • Not checking the specific pack

    When you’re buying a particular variety, its ingredients list, nutrition information and labelling are what matter.

    Check all of this information, including allergen advice on the pack, especially if you’ve shortlisted the product online.

Brands and product ranges to consider

EDEKA Bio

EDEKA Bio Kartoffelchips mit Meersalz are an organic potato-based option.

  • EDEKA lists 5 g protein and 1.1 g salt per 100 g for this variety.
  • EDEKA notes that this variety may not be available in all stores.

Lisas Bio Kesselchips

Lisas Bio Kartoffelchips Salt lets you compare organic certification and the stated protein value in a specific potato crisp variety.

  • REWE lists 7.7 g protein per 100 g for the Salt variety.
  • REWE also lists 528 kcal, 33 g fat and 1.4 g salt per 100 g.

funny-frisch

Protein Chips are a different kind of snack for shoppers who mainly want to compare stated protein values.

  • According to funny-frisch, they’re made with lentil flour and pea protein and contain 21 g protein per 100 g.
  • They aren’t potato crisps. If organic certification is a must-have, check the labelling on the specific pack.

Lorenz

Crunchips Salted are an example of classic potato crisps outside the organic options covered here.

  • Lorenz lists 5.5 g protein per 100 g for Crunchips Salted.
  • If you’re looking for organic crisps, check the organic certification on the variety you want rather than assuming it from the product type.

Chio

Chio Chips Red Paprika are a classic potato crisp variety to consider when comparing flavour preferences and nutrition information.

  • Chio lists 6.0 g protein per 100 g for this variety.
  • If you’re choosing based on organic criteria, check the labelling on the specific pack separately.

Products at Joybuy

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Frequently asked questions

Are organic potato crisps automatically “High Protein”?

No. Organic certification has nothing to do with protein content. Under the EU regulation on nutrition and health claims, a product must get at least 20% of its energy from protein to carry the “High Protein” claim. The information for the specific product is what matters.

How can I identify organic potato crisps on the pack?

Look for the EU organic logo, and check the control body code and the origin information for the agricultural ingredients too. The European Commission explains that the logo may only be used on products that meet the requirements for organic food.

Are Protein Chips a direct substitute for organic potato crisps?

Not if having potatoes as the base ingredient matters to you. According to the manufacturer, funny-frisch Protein Chips are made with lentil flour and pea protein and contain 21 g protein per 100 g. If you’re also looking for organic products, check the organic certification on the specific pack.

What should I compare besides protein?

For organic potato crisps, also compare energy, fat and salt per 100 g, and take the portion you plan to eat into account. This makes it easier to see the differences between varieties without drawing conclusions about your overall diet from a single nutritional value.