TV-dinner snackers comparing protein portions
If the chips are meant to contribute protein to your meal, compare the amount stated for the portion you expect to eat, rather than relying on the front-of-pack claim.
Who is this choice for?
Plant-based shoppers checking ingredients
Lentil-based chips may be of interest, but a plant-based description does not establish allergen suitability. Waitrose identifies soya in its high-protein popped tortillas, so check the exact flavour before serving.
Shoppers comparing them with ordinary tortilla chips
If you usually buy corn tortilla chips, compare protein for the amount you would actually eat. Sainsbury’s lists 1.6 g per 30 g serving for its standard tortilla chips; that figure describes that product, not every conventional bag.
What should you check?
Start with your planned portion, then compare its nutrition information and ingredients with what you want from the snack.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Find protein in grams for the stated serving and work out which labelled portion you plan to eat. The Curators states 10 g per 35 g bag for its Protein Chips. | I want to know what the chips themselves contribute to my TV dinner, rather than judge them by the product name. |
| Comparison basis | Use protein per 100 g to compare products on the same weight basis, then check the figures for your intended portion. Confirm the serving basis of M&S Food’s named 6 g protein product before comparing it with a 35 g bag. | A sharing bag and an individual bag may lead me to eat different amounts; the figure for the whole pack is not automatically my portion. |
| Protein claim | Read the nutrition panel as well as any “high protein” wording. A claim on the front does not state how many grams of protein your portion contains. | If protein is why I am changing snacks, I want a figure I can relate to the amount on my plate. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current pack for the exact flavour’s ingredients, allergen declaration and precautionary statements. Waitrose & Partners describes a lentil, soya, tapioca flour and red-rice blend in its high-protein popped tortillas. | I need to check whether a particular flavour fits my ingredient requirements; “lentil-based” alone is not enough. |
| Flavour and bag size | Choose a seasoning you want alongside the meal and check the bag weight against the amount you intend to serve. The cited packs include The Curators’ 35 g Protein Chips and M&S Food’s 90 g popped red-lentil tortillas. | For a meal on my own, I may prefer a defined bag; when sharing, I would check portions rather than assume everyone eats the same amount. |
Common comparison mistakes
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Assuming every “high protein” claim means the same amount per bag
The claim alone does not tell you how many grams of protein your TV-dinner portion contains.
Read the protein figure and its serving size together, then compare them with the amount you expect to eat.
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Comparing figures from differently sized portions
The Curators states 10 g protein per 35 g bag, while M&S Food names a 90 g tortilla product “6g Protein”. Those figures need a confirmed serving basis before a like-for-like comparison.
Check protein per 100 g for a common weight basis and the labelled figure for your planned portion.
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Assuming lentil-based means suitable for every allergy
Waitrose & Partners lists soya among the ingredients in its high-protein popped tortillas. The base ingredient alone cannot establish allergen suitability.
If an allergy or intolerance matters to you, check the ingredients, highlighted allergens and precautionary statements for the exact current flavour.
Relevant brand references
These product lines illustrate different label and portion checks; the brand references are separate from the Joybuy products below.
The Curators
The brand offers lentil-based Protein Chips in 35 g bags, including Veggie Tangy Cheese.
- The Curators states 10 g protein per 35 g bag for its Protein Chips, giving an individual-pack figure to consider.
- Check the nutrition and allergen information for the exact flavour you choose.
M&S Food
M&S Food lists 6g Protein Smoked Paprika Popped Red Lentil Tortillas in a 90 g bag.
- M&S Food describes this product as popped rather than fried and as a source of fibre.
- Confirm the serving basis of its named 6 g protein figure on the pack before comparing protein amounts.
Waitrose
Waitrose & Partners lists high-protein popped tortillas in paprika and salt-and-vinegar flavours.
- Waitrose identifies lentil, soya, tapioca flour and red rice in the ingredient blend.
- Soya in that blend makes the ingredient and allergen declaration particularly important for anyone avoiding it.
Tortilla-style snack options on Joybuy
These Joybuy options are lentil or hummus chips to consider alongside a TV dinner. Check their current nutrition panels before treating any of them as a high-protein tortilla chip or comparing them with the named products above.
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Eat Real Sea Salt Lentil Chips 95g
For a TV dinner, compare the protein on the current label with the amount of this 95 g bag you intend to serve. Check its ingredients and allergen information if suitability matters to you.
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Eat Real Realest Chilli & Lemon Hummus Chips 110g
If you want a chilli-and-lemon snack with your meal, check protein for the portion you will take from this 110 g bag. Read the exact pack for ingredients and allergen information.
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Eat Real Tomato & Basil Hummus Chips 110g
For a tomato-and-basil option alongside a TV dinner, use the current label to compare protein for your portion of this 110 g bag. Check the exact ingredients and allergen declaration before serving.
Questions about protein chips
Does “high protein” tell me how many grams are in a bag?
No. Read the protein figure in the nutrition information and check whether it applies per 100 g, per serving or to the whole bag before deciding what your portion contributes.
How do ordinary tortilla chips compare for a TV dinner?
It depends on the products and portions: Sainsbury’s lists 1.6 g protein per 30 g serving for its standard tortilla chips, while The Curators states 10 g per 35 g bag for its Protein Chips. Compare the labels for the particular snacks you are choosing; protein can also come from elsewhere in the meal.
Are lentil-based protein chips suitable for every allergy?
No assumption about allergy suitability follows from a lentil-based description. Waitrose & Partners lists soya in its high-protein popped tortillas; check the exact current flavour’s ingredients, allergen declaration and precautionary statements.
Should I choose an individual bag or a larger one?
Choose according to the amount you plan to serve, then compare protein for that amount. The Curators states 10 g per 35 g bag for its Protein Chips; with a larger bag, check the labelled serving before treating the whole pack’s figures as your portion.