If you’re after a ready-to-eat, crunchy snack for when you’re out and about, packaged popcorn could fit the bill. But if you want your snack to contribute to your protein intake, the product information for the options featured here points more towards protein crisps: EDEKA lists 6.4 and 8.1 g of protein per 100 g for two popcorn products, while REWE, funny-frisch and ALDI SÜD list between 21 and 41 g per 100 g for the protein crisps featured here. Still, compare the amount you’ll actually eat, along with the sugar, fat, salt and ingredients.
You’re looking for a crunchy snack with a protein content you can work out for the portion you eat. REWE, funny-frisch and ALDI SÜD list between 21 and 41 g of protein per 100 g for the protein crisps featured here. The pack size also affects how much protein you actually get.
Taste and a ready-to-eat portion matter more to you than a high protein content. For Heimatgut Bio Popcorn Süß, REWE lists 2 g of protein per stated 30 g portion; the 90 g pack contains three portions of this size.
You can prepare your snack where you plan to eat it and want separate bags for this. The GUT&GÜNSTIG microwave popcorn listed by EDEKA comes in three bags and needs a microwave – unlike a ready-to-eat snack for the journey.
First decide whether protein or being ready to eat straight away is your main priority. Then check the portion size and the other nutritional information for the specific product.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare the protein per 100 g with the pack weight; if you’re having a smaller portion, adjust the figure accordingly. | If I want my snack to provide protein above all, the product name alone isn’t enough to help me decide. For around 42% of consumers, protein content is the main priority. |
| Ready to eat straight away | Look for ready-to-eat products and check the stated number of portions; microwave popcorn needs to be prepared. | When I’m out and don’t have a microwave, I want to be able to open the bag straight away and take a suitable amount with me. For around 33% of consumers, this ready-to-eat convenience is the most important reason to buy. |
| Other nutritional information and ingredients | Check the sugar, fat and salt per 100 g, as well as the ingredients list for your chosen product. | When choosing a sweet or seasoned snack, I want to know what it contains besides protein, especially if I need to avoid certain ingredients. Around 25% of consumers focus primarily on this information. |
For the sweet popcorn and salted microwave popcorn featured here, EDEKA lists 6.4 and 8.1 g of protein per 100 g, respectively. REWE, funny-frisch and ALDI SÜD list higher figures of 21 to 41 g per 100 g for the protein crisps featured here.
If protein is your main priority, first compare the figures per 100 g, then check how much protein you’d get in the portion you plan to eat.
The other nutritional values can affect your choice: REWE lists 2.9 g of salt per 100 g for KoRo Protein Pop Chips Sour Cream, while EDEKA lists 30 g of sugar per 100 g for GUT&GÜNSTIG Popcorn süß.
Check the protein, sugar, fat and salt together in the nutritional information for each product.
Even an individually wrapped bag may need to be prepared. The GUT&GÜNSTIG microwave popcorn listed by EDEKA can’t be eaten straight from the pack like ready-made popcorn.
If you’re heading somewhere without a microwave, choose a snack that’s specifically labelled as ready to eat.
The ingredients listed by REWE for KoRo Protein Pop Chips Sour Cream include milk ingredients. ALDI SÜD notes that the nutritional values of its Protein Chips Paprika may vary depending on the supplier.
If you have any intolerances, check the ingredients, allergen and nutritional information on the pack you buy.
These examples cover different snack formats and specific products. What applies to one product doesn’t necessarily apply to a brand’s entire range.
The Protein Chips Paprika come in a 60 g pack and are aimed at anyone looking for a savoury snack with a stated protein content.
Made with lentil flour and pea protein, these Protein Chips are a savoury alternative to popcorn.
Listed by REWE, KoRo Protein Pop Chips Sour Cream come in a 50 g pack. They’re seasoned crisps, not traditional popcorn.
The Popcorn süß and Mikrowellenpopcorn gesalzen products listed by EDEKA are two different ways to buy popcorn.
Listed by REWE, Bio Popcorn Süß is a ready-to-eat 90 g pack with three stated 30 g portions.
This selection features other snacks for when you’re out and about: bars, flips and salami sticks rather than popcorn. To compare them with a portion of popcorn, check the pack size and nutritional information for each product; these snack formats aren’t interchangeable.
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A bar could be a good choice if you’d rather take a clearly portioned snack with you than popcorn.
The product name lists twelve 50 g bars. Compare the nutritional information per bar to help you choose, and check the ingredients on the pack.
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These flips are a savoury option if you’d like to compare other crunchy snacks alongside popcorn.
The product title lists six 50 g packs. When comparing them, pay particular attention to the protein and salt per pack in the nutritional information.
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A salami stick is a different kind of savoury snack from popcorn or crisps; storage instructions are also worth checking if you’re taking it with you.
The product name lists 16 units, each containing four 18.5 g sticks. Before taking them with you, check the storage instructions and the protein and salt content for the amount you plan to eat.
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This bite-sized snack is an option if you’re looking for a single piece to take with you rather than a bag of popcorn.
The product name states 35 g and 32% protein. For a complete comparison, also check the sugar, fat, salt and allergen information on the pack.
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This bar could suit anyone who’d rather take a neatly portioned snack with them than a bag of something to nibble on.
The product name lists twelve 40 g bars. Compare the protein and sugar in a 40 g bar, and check the ingredients if you need to.
No. You can’t tell how much protein a snack contains just from its format. EDEKA lists 6.4 and 8.1 g of protein per 100 g for the popcorn varieties featured here; for a proper comparison, check the information for the specific product and the portion you’ll eat.
No. A protein claim doesn’t replace the rest of the nutritional information. Also compare the sugar, fat and salt on your chosen pack – and, for smaller snacks, check the figures for the portion you actually plan to eat.
Yes, if you plan to prepare it somewhere with a microwave; it isn’t ready to eat straight away while you’re on the move. According to the product information, the GUT&GÜNSTIG microwave popcorn listed by EDEKA takes 1.5 to 3 minutes to prepare, depending on the microwave’s power.
Before buying, read the ingredients and allergen information for the specific variety. The ingredients list for KoRo Protein Pop Chips Sour Cream, as listed by REWE, includes milk ingredients; other varieties may have different ingredients.