For a protein-led crunchy side, compare tortilla chips per 100g before checking what your intended portion provides: Waitrose lists The Curators Tangy Cheese Protein Chips at 30g protein per 100g, while Marks & Spencer lists its Smoked Paprika Popped Red Lentil Tortillas at 24.8g per 100g. Flavour matters alongside the figure on the label, and the pack’s allergen information needs checking before the chips are served or shared.
If the chips are meant to contribute protein as well as crunch, compare the per-100g figures rather than relying on the snack category. Marks & Spencer lists 6.5g protein per 100g for its conventional Nacho Cheese Tortillas, compared with 24.8g per 100g for its Smoked Paprika Popped Red Lentil Tortillas.
A bag may be shared across several plates, so the amount served matters. Waitrose lists 25g protein for the full 85g pack of The Curators Tangy Cheese Protein Chips; a smaller portion will not provide that full-pack amount.
Check the current pack before sharing chips. The Curators product lists soya and milk ingredients, while Marks & Spencer says its Smoked Paprika Popped Red Lentil Tortillas are not suitable for people with soya or sesame allergy.
Start with protein per 100g, then consider the portion you will serve and whether the seasoning and allergen information work for the lunch.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | Compare protein per 100g on the same basis. Waitrose lists The Curators chips at 30g; Marks & Spencer lists its popped red-lentil tortillas at 24.8g and its conventional Nacho Cheese Tortillas at 6.5g. | I want the chips to make a measurable protein contribution, not just add crunch. |
| Portion | Check whether the stated figure is per 100g, per serving or per pack. Waitrose lists 25g protein per 85g pack for The Curators and 6.6g per 30g serving for its High Protein Paprika Popped Tortillas. | For a shared lunch board, I need to consider how much each person is likely to eat. |
| Flavour | Read the flavour on the pack alongside the protein figure. The referenced products include tangy cheese, smoked paprika and paprika seasonings. | Cheese and pickle are already on the plate, so I want a seasoning that suits the rest of lunch. |
| Allergens | Read the current ingredients and precautionary statements. The Curators product contains soya and milk; Waitrose lists soya and a may-contain sesame statement for its High Protein Paprika Popped Tortillas. | Before serving guests, I need to check the particular pack against their allergen requirements. |
Marks & Spencer lists 6.5g protein per 100g for its Nacho Cheese Tortillas and 24.8g per 100g for its Smoked Paprika Popped Red Lentil Tortillas. Those figures describe different products, despite their shared tortilla-chip format.
Compare the protein row per 100g first, then check the amount you expect to serve.
Waitrose lists 25g protein for the full 85g pack of The Curators chips, but 6.6g for a 30g serving of its High Protein Paprika Popped Tortillas. The stated amounts use different serving bases.
Check the quantity behind each figure before deciding what the chips will add to an individual plate.
A product’s protein figure does not establish whether it is suitable for a guest. The Curators chips contain soya and milk, and Marks & Spencer warns that its popped red-lentil tortillas are not suitable for people with soya or sesame allergy.
Read the ingredients and any precautionary wording on the current pack before serving.
Its Tangy Cheese Protein Chips are a lentil-and-soya tortilla product in an 85g pack.
Its tortilla range includes Smoked Paprika Popped Red Lentil Tortillas and conventional Nacho Cheese Tortillas.
Its High Protein Paprika Popped Tortillas use red lentil and soya flours.
Doritos Protein Sizzling Steak is a lentil, soya and corn snack in a 48g bag.
These Joybuy options are lentil chips, lentil cakes and hummus chips to consider alongside a ploughman’s lunch. Lentil cakes are a different format from tortilla chips; check each pack’s protein figure if protein is the deciding factor.
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Sea salt lentil chips are an option if you want a simpler seasoning alongside cheese and pickle. Check the pack’s protein figure and allergen information before serving.
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These are lentil cakes rather than tortilla chips, so consider whether the different format suits the way you will serve lunch. Check the pack for its protein figure and allergen information.
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Consider the tomato and basil seasoning alongside the other flavours on the plate. If protein is your priority, compare the pack’s per-100g figure with other options rather than relying on the chip format.
Among the products compared here, The Curators Tangy Cheese Protein Chips have the highest listed figure: Waitrose gives 30g protein per 100g and 25g for the full 85g pack. They contain soya and milk, so check the pack if serving someone with allergen requirements.
Not on its own: check the quantity attached to the claim. Waitrose lists 25g protein for the full 85g pack of The Curators chips, but 6.6g for a stated 30g serving of its High Protein Paprika Popped Tortillas.
Yes. The referenced products include soya or milk ingredients and sesame-related warnings. GOV.UK says that prepacked foods containing any of the 14 regulated allergens must clearly identify them in the ingredients list; read the current pack and its precautionary statements before serving.
Use the listing to compare figures and make a shortlist, then read the pack you buy for its nutrition, ingredients and allergen information. For a shared lunch, check the serving amount as well as the per-100g protein figure.