If protein in the packet you eat is the priority, consider a protein-focused crisp or puff rather than assuming a familiar maize snack will provide a similar amount: Applied Nutrition, Myprotein and Profusion list 10–15g per stated pack, while the checked Walkers Wotsits products list 1.0–1.2g per stated serving. If maize-puff flavour and texture matter more, a conventional maize snack may suit the match; check the portion, ingredients, salt and allergens before choosing.
If you want a savoury snack during the match and protein is the deciding factor, compare the amount in the portion you will eat. Applied Nutrition, Myprotein and Profusion list 10–15g per stated pack; the checked Walkers Wotsits servings list 1.0–1.2g. Their packet and serving sizes differ.
If cheese-puff flavour and texture are the point of the snack, Walkers Wotsits Cheese is a maize-based option. Walkers lists 1.2g protein per 22.5g serving, so choose it for the snack experience rather than for its protein amount.
The recipes differ as well as the protein figures. Myprotein describes its Popped Protein Crisps as suitable for vegans and lists soy protein; Walkers Wotsits Cheese contains milk. Check the current pack’s ingredients and allergen statement for the exact flavour.
Choose when: Protein in a packeted savoury snack matters more to you than a conventional maize-puff recipe.
Trade-off: The checked options use pea, soy or lentil ingredients, so their recipes, allergens and snack formats differ from familiar maize puffs.
Choose when: Maize-snack flavour and texture are more important to you than protein per serving.
Trade-off: Walkers lists 1.2g protein per 22.5g serving of Wotsits Cheese and 1.0g per 12g serving of Wotsits Cheese Toastie.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per portion | Compare protein for the pack or serving you expect to eat, not just per 100g. Applied Nutrition lists 15g per 50g bag, Myprotein 11g per 25g pack and Profusion 10g per 40g bag. | I want to know how much protein is in my match-time portion, rather than compare figures based on different pack sizes. |
| Snack format | Read the main ingredients: Walkers Wotsits Cheese is maize-based, while the checked protein-focused snacks use pea, soy or lentil ingredients. Wotsits Cheese Toastie contains both chickpea flour and maize, according to Walkers. | The familiar feel of a maize puff may matter more to me than choosing a different crisp or puff recipe. |
| Salt | Compare salt for the exact flavour and portion. Myprotein lists 1.40g per 25g pack of Popped Protein Crisps; a protein claim alone does not tell you the salt amount. | I want to see the salt figure alongside the protein figure before picking a packet. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current pack’s ingredient list and allergen statement. Myprotein’s checked crisps use soy protein, and Walkers states that the checked Wotsits products contain milk. | If an ingredient is unsuitable for me, I need to check the exact product and flavour, not rely on a broad description such as plant-based. |
Walkers lists about 1g protein in each checked Wotsits serving, whereas the checked protein-focused packets list 10–15g. The latter use different principal ingredients, which also changes the recipe you are choosing.
Decide whether maize-puff flavour or protein in your intended portion comes first, then compare the relevant packs on their stated serving basis.
Protein and salt are separate label figures. Myprotein lists 1.40g salt per 25g pack of Popped Protein Crisps.
Read the salt line for the exact flavour and pack size rather than treating “high protein” or “baked” as a salt comparison.
Myprotein’s checked crisps use soy protein, while the checked Walkers Wotsits products contain milk. A plant-based description does not identify every ingredient or precautionary allergen statement.
If you have an allergy or intolerance, check the physical pack for the exact product before eating it.
These product lines illustrate the difference between familiar maize puffs and protein-focused savoury snacks; a brand name alone does not establish the nutrition or ingredients of every flavour.
Protein Chips are a crisp-style alternative rather than a conventional maize puff.
Popped Protein Crisps are a portioned, soy-based crisp option.
The checked Paprika & Himalayan Salt Protein Puffs offer a puffed snack format made with lentil flour rather than a maize-led recipe.
The checked Wotsits products represent the familiar maize-snack side of this choice, not the protein-focused crisp alternatives.
These Joybuy options span lentil cakes, a seaweed snack, a corn snack and wheat-based crisps for different match-time preferences. Compare their current pack labels if protein per portion is central to your choice.
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For a savoury alternative to maize puffs, these 100g lentil cakes offer a different snack format. Check protein for the portion you intend to eat; the stated production facility also handles milk, sesame and soya.
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For a crisp savoury snack rather than a maize puff, this seaweed option comes in three 5g packs. Its stated allergens include soya, wheat and sesame; check the pack before eating.
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For viewers choosing a corn snack, this is a 67g pack. If protein is your priority, check its protein declaration before choosing; its stated ingredients include soya, wheat and milk.
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For a crisp snack during the match, this wheat-based option comes as six 20g packs rather than a maize puff. Its stated allergens include wheat, barley and soya.
Do not assume they are. Walkers lists 1.2g protein per 22.5g serving of Wotsits Cheese and 1.0g per 12g serving of Wotsits Cheese Toastie, compared with 10–15g per stated pack across the checked Profusion, Myprotein and Applied Nutrition protein-focused alternatives. Check the portion sizes before comparing packets.
Start with protein in the pack or serving you expect to eat. Then check the main ingredients, salt and allergen statement for that flavour; a per-100g figure alone does not describe what is in a differently sized packet.
Suitability depends on the product. Myprotein describes its checked Popped Protein Crisps as suitable for vegans, while the checked Walkers Wotsits products contain milk. Confirm the current ingredients for the exact packet you choose.
No: a plant-based description is not an allergen statement. Myprotein’s checked crisps use soy protein, and the checked Profusion puffs are marked unsuitable for milk and soya allergy sufferers. Read the physical pack’s ingredients and precautionary wording before eating.