Gym-goers who want a portable savoury snack
A single pack with a stated protein amount is straightforward to compare with other snack options. Waitrose & Partners lists 10g protein in the 48g Doritos Protein Sizzling Steak pack.
Who is this snack for?
Snackers buying sharing bags
If you are unlikely to eat the whole bag, compare the nutrition for the portion you plan to take. A per-bag protein figure describes the entire bag, not a smaller serving.
Shoppers checking allergens or salt
Check the current pack rather than choosing from its protein claim alone. The products discussed here include soya ingredients, milk ingredients or sesame warnings, depending on the product; their salt declarations also differ by portion.
What should you check before buying?
Start with the amount you would actually eat, especially when comparing a single pack with a sharing bag. Then check whether its ingredients and snack format suit you.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Protein per portion | Check protein per serving, per pack and per 100g; compare only amounts you might eat. Waitrose & Partners lists 10g in a 48g Doritos Protein pack and 25g in an 85g The Curators bag. | I want to know what my chosen portion contributes, rather than treating a whole sharing bag as one snack. |
| Pack size and salt | Check the number of servings and the salt for your portion. Waitrose & Partners lists 6.6g protein and 0.31g salt per 30g serving of its 80g Paprika Popped Tortillas. | A pack I can take with me may be simpler to portion; with a larger bag, I would rather decide how much to eat before opening it. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients and allergy statement. The Curators Tangy Cheese lists soya and milk ingredients; M&S says its Smoked Paprika Red Lentil Tortillas are not suitable for people with sesame or soya allergy. | If an ingredient or allergen matters to me, the protein figure cannot replace a check of the physical pack. |
| Snack format | Decide whether you want tortilla chips, another crisp-style snack or a different food. Sainsbury's lists 1.8g protein per 30g serving of its regular Tangy Cheese Tortillas. | Sometimes I want tortilla chips for their flavour and crunch; at other times, the stated protein in my portion will matter more. |
Common buying mistakes
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Comparing per-100g figures without deciding on a portion
A per-100g figure does not tell you how much protein you will get from a smaller handful. Waitrose & Partners lists its 80g Paprika Popped Tortillas as approximately three 30g servings.
Compare the stated serving with the amount you expect to eat. For a sharing bag, portion some out rather than assuming the whole-pack figure applies.
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Letting the protein label stand in for the full nutrition panel
Protein, salt and other nutrition information answer different questions. The Doritos Protein Sizzling Steak pack lists 10g protein and 0.48g salt.
Read the values for your portion, including salt and energy, before deciding how the snack fits with other foods you choose.
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Assuming plant-based protein ingredients settle allergen questions
Soya appears in products discussed here, while The Curators Tangy Cheese also lists milk ingredients. M&S states that its Smoked Paprika Red Lentil Tortillas are not suitable for people with sesame or soya allergy.
Check the current physical pack's ingredients and precautionary statements for the exact flavour you are buying.
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Choosing regular tortilla chips for a protein-focused snack without checking the serving
Regular tortilla chips may suit a preference for flavour and crunch, but their stated protein can differ from protein-labelled products. Sainsbury's lists 1.8g per 30g serving of its Tangy Cheese Tortillas; Waitrose & Partners lists 6.6g per 30g serving of its High Protein Paprika Popped Tortillas.
If protein is a deciding factor, compare the same portion size. You can also choose regular chips alongside another food rather than expecting the chips to supply it.
Relevant brand references
Doritos
Waitrose & Partners lists Doritos Protein Sizzling Steak as a 48g single pack with 10g protein.
- The full-pack protein amount is stated, so there is no sharing bag to portion.
- The pack lists 0.48g salt and contains soya.
The Curators
Waitrose & Partners lists 25g protein in the 85g bag of The Curators Tangy Cheese Protein Chips.
- The listing also gives 30g protein per 100g for comparing a chosen portion.
- It is a larger bag and contains soya and milk ingredients, including whey.
Waitrose
Waitrose & Partners lists 6.6g protein per 30g serving of its High Protein Paprika Popped Tortillas.
- The serving declaration helps when portioning the 80g bag.
- The product contains soya and may contain sesame.
M&S
M&S lists 24.8g protein and 6.5g fibre per 100g for its Smoked Paprika Popped Red Lentil Tortillas.
- The per-100g figures can be used to compare a portion of this red-lentil product.
- M&S states that it is not suitable for people with sesame or soya allergy.
Joybuy snack option
This Joybuy option is a lentil cake rather than a tortilla chip. Consider its different format if a savoury snack matters more to you than tortilla-chip texture.
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Kallo Protein Packed Lentil Cakes 100g
These lentil cakes offer a different snack format from tortilla chips. The pack is 100g; check its current label for nutrition and allergen information for the portion you plan to eat.
Questions about protein tortilla chips
Are protein tortilla chips enough on their own after the gym?
That depends on what you want from the snack and how much you eat. Waitrose & Partners lists 10g protein in a 48g Doritos Protein pack and 6.6g per 30g serving of its Paprika Popped Tortillas. Check the amount in your portion; if you want something different from that snack, consider another food alongside it.
Does a protein claim tell me about salt or calories?
No. Read those figures separately on the nutrition panel for the portion you intend to eat. For example, the Doritos Protein Sizzling Steak pack lists 0.48g salt, while Waitrose & Partners lists 0.31g salt per 30g serving of its High Protein Paprika Popped Tortillas.
Which allergens should I check?
Check the current pack for the exact product and flavour. The Curators Tangy Cheese lists soya and milk ingredients, Waitrose High Protein Paprika Popped Tortillas may contain sesame, and M&S states that its Smoked Paprika Red Lentil Tortillas are not suitable for people with sesame or soya allergy.