If you’re looking for a snack with a stated protein content for your garden party, compare protein crisps made with soy or pulses rather than treating them as the same as classic potato crisps. You could also add a familiar variety of potato crisps for guests with different tastes. Check the ingredients, allergens, salt and portion size on every pack.
If you’re including the snack in your protein plan, the nutritional information per 100 g and the size of the portion you actually serve can help. The ingredients deserve just as much attention as the number on the front of the pack.
For a group with different tastes, it can make sense to offer a choice of protein crisps and classic potato crisps. Seasonings and ingredients vary, and not every guest is looking for the same snack.
If you’re shopping for guests with food allergies, check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and precautionary statements on every specific pack you buy. Information for another variety from the same brand isn’t enough.
First decide whether stated protein content, choice for different guests or checking ingredients is your priority. Compare nutritional values on the same basis, such as per 100 g, and take your planned portions into account.
| What matters | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein content | Protein per 100 g and ingredients; also check the portion size if you’re planning your own intake. | If I’m deliberately including the snack in my protein intake, I need a figure that reflects the amount being served. Around 36% of consumers would prioritise protein content. |
| Flavour and choice | Seasoning and product type: potato crisps, lentil, pea and soy snacks aren’t all the same. | For guests with different tastes, I don’t want to offer just one variety. Around 29% of consumers would put finding the right choice first. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Ingredients list, highlighted allergens and precautionary statements on every pack you buy. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, a clear and suitable choice matters more to me than a high protein figure. Around 21% of consumers would prioritise these checks. |
| Other nutritional values | Salt, fat and energy per 100 g; read comparative claims alongside their basis of comparison. | When choosing a wider selection of snacks, I don’t want to decide based on protein alone. Around 14% of consumers would compare the other nutritional information first. |
Not everyone needs extra protein. The Verbraucherzentrale notes that protein products can be unnecessary even for physically active people if their overall diet is suitable.
Choose a snack based on its ingredients and nutritional information, not on claims about sport or recovery.
The protein crisps covered here use ingredients such as soy, lentils or peas as their base. This means they differ from classic potato crisps, including in the ingredients guests may need to check.
Serve different varieties separately and keep the packs so guests can check the ingredients.
REWE lists 2.4 g of salt per 100 g for Layenberger LowCarb.one High Protein Chips Paprika, with soy protein concentrate as the main ingredient. Other varieties may also contain allergens or carry precautionary statements.
Before serving, read the nutritional information and allergen details on the specific packs you’ve bought.
funny-frisch describes its Protein Chips as lower in fat than conventional potato crisps. A manufacturer’s claim like this doesn’t replace the product’s actual nutritional values.
Compare energy, fat, salt and protein using the information per 100 g on the relevant packs.
LowCarb.one High Protein Chips Paprika are a soy snack for shoppers who particularly value a stated protein content.
Protein Chips offer an alternative made with lentil flour and pea protein for guests who fancy a seasoned, crisp-like snack.
Bio Crave Protein Chips Salt & Pepper are a lentil-based option for shoppers who prefer this type of ingredient.
In 2023, Lorenz described its chickpea crisps as a popped alternative to potato crisps.
Lentil Crisps Paprika are a lentil-based alternative if stated protein content isn’t your only consideration.
This selection features a portion-sized protein snack for your garden party. These flips aren’t classic potato crisps.
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The six individual 50 g bags can be served separately at a garden party. These are protein flips, not classic potato crisps; check the ingredients and allergens on the pack before serving.
No. Depending on the variety, the protein crisps described here are made with soy, lentils or peas rather than potatoes. So don’t just compare protein per 100 g; check the ingredients, allergens and other nutritional information for the specific variety too.
No, protein crisps aren’t essential after exercise. The Verbraucherzentrale notes that extra protein products can be unnecessary even for physically active people if their overall diet is suitable. Choose them as a snack based on your preferences and the information on the pack.
For every variety you serve, check the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and precautionary statements on the pack you’ve bought. Keep the bags available when serving and offer different snacks separately, so guests can check the information for each variety.
Follow the storage instructions on each pack. Reseal opened bags securely to keep the snacks protected until you serve them.