For a smaller protein-focused bag, The Curators Tangy Cheese lists 30g protein per 100g and 25g per 85g pack, according to Waitrose; M&S red-lentil tortillas offer vegetarian 90g bags with different flavours and protein figures. If the main aim is a larger bowl for sharing and dips, Waitrose lists Doritos Dip or Load in a 230g bag, but check its nutrition label rather than assuming it meets a high-protein brief. Whichever route you choose, match the quantity to your guests and check the exact flavour for allergens.
If protein matters for your board game snacks, compare the amount per 100g as well as the bag size. The M&S and Waitrose product listings give figures for specific flavours, so you can compare those packs on the same basis.
The listed M&S red-lentil tortillas and Waitrose paprika popped tortillas are labelled vegetarian. Check the current pack for the exact flavour before setting it out, particularly when guests also have allergies.
Check chips and dips separately. The reviewed M&S flavours carry sesame and soya allergy cautions; The Curators Tangy Cheese contains soya and milk ingredients, while Waitrose Paprika contains soya and may contain sesame.
Start with the protein figure if that drives your choice, then check whether the pack quantity and ingredients work for everyone at the table.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Protein amount | Compare protein per 100g across flavours and brands. Then check the stated amount per serving or pack: Waitrose lists 30g per 100g and 25g per 85g pack for The Curators Tangy Cheese. | I want a protein figure I can compare across bags, not just a claim on the front of the packet. |
| Sharing quantity | Check net weight and how many other snacks you will serve. The listed protein-focused bags weigh 80g, 85g or 90g; Waitrose lists Doritos Dip or Load as a separate 230g sharing option. | There will be several people grazing through the game, so one small bag may not be enough for the table. |
| Allergens | Read the current label for each flavour and dip. The reviewed M&S products warn against use by people with sesame or soya allergy; The Curators Tangy Cheese includes soya and milk ingredients. | I need to know whether every guest can eat the specific snacks I plan to serve. |
| Flavour and dietary fit | Choose the flavour alongside, not instead of, checking its ingredients and nutrition panel. M&S lists Salt and Black Pepper, Smoked Paprika and Spicy Sweet Chilli red-lentil tortillas with different protein figures. | A flavour people will eat matters, but I do not want to assume all varieties have the same ingredients. |
The listed products have different protein amounts and bag sizes. A per-pack figure and a per-100g figure answer different questions.
Use protein per 100g for a like-for-like comparison, then check the serving or whole-pack figure for the amount you plan to put out.
The protein-focused bags in this comparison weigh 80g to 90g, whereas the conventional Doritos sharing bag listed by Waitrose weighs 230g.
Count guests and other snacks before deciding how many bags to buy. A larger sharing bag can sit alongside a protein-focused option if both quantity and choice matter.
The reviewed M&S flavours have sesame and soya allergy cautions. Waitrose Paprika contains soya and may contain sesame, while The Curators Tangy Cheese includes soya and milk ingredients.
Ask guests about relevant allergies and read the current packet for each flavour, as well as the labels on any dips.
Its Tangy Cheese Protein Chips are an 85g specialist snack listed by Waitrose.
Its vegetarian popped red-lentil tortillas come in 90g bags across the listed flavours.
Its own-label High Protein Paprika Popped Tortillas are listed in an 80g bag.
Waitrose lists Dip or Load Salted Tortilla Chips as a conventional 230g sharing bag.
This sea salt lentil-chip option offers a different crunchy snack for the board game table. Check its current nutrition and allergen label if you are choosing specifically for protein or serving guests with allergies.
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Sea salt lentil chips offer an alternative to tortilla chips for the snack table in a 95g bag. Check the current pack for protein per 100g and any soya or celery caution before serving.
Base the quantity on your guest count and what else you are serving rather than assuming one bag will cover the group. The listed protein-focused packs weigh 80g to 90g, while Waitrose lists Doritos Dip or Load in a 230g sharing bag.
Check the current pack for the exact flavour before serving it. The reviewed M&S red-lentil tortillas are marked unsuitable for sesame or soya allergy; Waitrose Paprika contains soya and may contain sesame, and The Curators Tangy Cheese contains soya and milk ingredients.
Use the current physical packet as the final check because product information can change. UK pre-packed-food guidance from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and the Food Standards Agency requires an ingredients list that includes allergens.
Its 230g size makes it a larger sharing option, but pack weight does not establish protein content. Check the current Doritos Dip or Load nutrition label for protein per 100g before comparing it with the listed protein-focused snacks.