Campers who want to track their protein intake
If your trip includes a hike or other physical activity, the amount of protein listed per pack can help you choose a snack. That figure alone doesn’t prove the snack will aid recovery.
Who are these options for?
Campers interested in lentil crisps
You’re looking for a legume-based recipe rather than classic potato crisps. If you have a specific protein target, the main ingredient is no substitute for checking the nutrition information for the product you choose.
Campers planning a snack to share
Pack size, flavour and ease of serving at the campsite matter more than protein content. Check the pack weight and number of servings before choosing between a small pack and a larger one.
What should you look for?
To compare protein crisps, lentil crisps and classic crisps, start with your priority: a stated protein content, the ingredients or a pack size that’s suitable for sharing. Compare nutritional values on the same basis, particularly per 100 g, then consider the portion you plan to eat.
| Criteria | What to check | Who it’s for |
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| Measurable protein content | Compare the grams of protein per portion and per 100 g for the exact product. Myprotein France lists 11 g per 25 g pack of its salt and vinegar-flavoured popped protein crisps; Pringles France lists 1.9 g per 30 g portion of Original. | For a snack to take with me after some activity, I want to know how much protein is in the pack rather than relying on its name. Around 50% of consumers put this measurable intake at the top of their list. |
| Ingredients, salt and allergens | Read the ingredients, allergen information and salt content per portion. Myprotein France lists 1.4 g of salt per 25 g pack of its salt and vinegar flavour, which contains soya. | If I need to watch my salt intake or avoid an ingredient, checking this comes before choosing a flavour or a high-protein option. This is the main priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Pack size for your trip | Check the net weight, number of portions and storage instructions for the pack you’re taking with you. | At the campsite, I first look for a pack that suits a solo break or a snack to share. Pack size and ease of serving are the main considerations for around 20% of consumers. |
Common misconceptions to avoid
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Assuming “made with lentils” means high in protein
You may be interested in a lentil recipe for its ingredients, but it won’t necessarily provide the amount of protein you’re looking for in a snack.
Check the protein listed per 100 g and per portion for the exact product, rather than estimating the amount from its main ingredient.
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Looking at protein alone
According to Myprotein France, the salt and vinegar-flavoured popped protein crisps reviewed contain 11 g of protein, but also 1.4 g of salt per 25 g pack.
Check both figures for the portion you plan to eat.
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Assuming a plant-based snack is suitable for every allergy
The Myprotein salt and vinegar product contains soya and may contain traces of celery, egg, milk and mustard. Information can vary between recipes.
If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and any “may contain” information on the exact product’s packaging, even if you’re already familiar with another flavour.
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Applying the values for one pack size to another
Products in the same range don’t necessarily have the same nutritional values or allergen information across different pack sizes or recipes.
Before buying, check the weight, recipe and label of the product on offer against the values you’re using to compare.
Brands to know when making your choice
Myprotein
Its salt and vinegar-flavoured popped protein crisps make it easy to compare values listed per 25 g pack.
- Myprotein France lists 11 g of protein per pack, or 44 g per 100 g.
- The same product contains 1.4 g of salt per pack, includes soya and may contain traces of other allergens.
Vico
The Chips de Lentilles range offers a lentil-based recipe that’s distinct from popped protein crisps.
- The Fines Herbes product contains lentil flour, according to product information viewed on Carrefour France.
- Check the protein and allergen information for your chosen flavour: the presence of lentils alone doesn’t tell you its protein content.
Pringles
Original is included here as a classic crisp option for when pack size and sharing matter more than protein content.
- Pringles France lists 6.2 g of protein per 100 g and 1.9 g per 30 g portion for Original.
- This product contains wheat and may contain milk and soya; check the information on the pack you buy.
Lay's
Lay's presents its classic crisps as an option for sharing and picnics, which is different from looking for a specific amount of protein.
- A range of flavours and textures lets you choose the kind of snack you’d like at the campsite.
- To compare protein content or allergens, check the nutritional information and ingredients for the product you choose.
Legume snacks on Joybuy
These two crunchy snacks in packs could be worth considering for camping if you’re looking for an alternative to crisps. The first is made from roasted chickpeas and the second is a pea snack; neither should be confused with the protein crisps or lentil crisps compared above.
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Bestore Roasted Chickpeas Snack (Spicy), 60 g
Worth considering if you’d prefer roasted chickpeas to crisps for your camping snack. The pack contains 60 g; check the nutritional information, allergens and instructions on the packaging before choosing it for a specific need.
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Oishi Pea Snack, 55 g
Worth considering if you’re after a pea snack in a pack, rather than a replacement for protein crisps. The pack contains 55 g; check the label for protein per portion, ingredients and any allergens that matter to you.
Frequently asked questions
Are protein crisps enough to help you recover after exercise?
Their protein content alone isn’t enough to establish that they aid recovery. Anses highlights the role of protein in the renewal of muscle tissue, but also warns against assuming that people who exercise regularly always get too little protein from their everyday diet.
How do you compare crisps for their protein content?
Check the grams of protein per 100 g, then per portion you plan to take with you. Myprotein France lists 11 g per 25 g pack of its salt and vinegar-flavoured popped protein crisps; Pringles France lists 1.9 g per 30 g portion of Original. These portions aren’t the same weight, so use the per-100 g figure to compare them on a like-for-like basis.
What should you check before putting a pack of crisps in your camping bag?
Check the date, the condition of the pack and the storage instructions for the product you’ve chosen. Myprotein France says its popped protein crisps should be stored in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Where can you find the allergens in a pack of crisps?
Check the ingredients list and information on the packaging of the recipe you’ve bought. The European Commission states that allergens must be highlighted in the ingredients list of prepacked foods. Also read any “may contain” information if it’s relevant to your choice.