Protein-focused TV-night snackers
If protein is the reason for changing snacks, compare the grams per 100g and per serving. A protein claim or the presence of lentils alone does not tell you what your portion provides.
Who is choosing?
Small households sharing a bag
Check the net weight against the number of people watching. The products listed by Asda and M&S are 85g and 90g respectively; Tesco lists Doritos Lightly Salted as a 180g bag.
Allergy-aware shoppers
Read the ingredients and allergen statement for the exact flavour. Asda lists soya in The Curators Classic BBQ product, while M&S says its Smoked Paprika Popped Red Lentil Tortillas are not suitable for people with sesame or soya allergy.
What should you compare?
Start with protein on a common per-100g basis, then consider the portion you expect to eat, the number of viewers and the exact pack’s allergen information.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Protein | Compare grams per 100g, then grams in the stated serving. Asda lists 28g per 100g and 10g per 35g serving for The Curators Classic BBQ; Tesco lists 6.4g per 100g and 1.9g per 30g serving for Doritos Lightly Salted. | I want to know whether changing snacks makes a meaningful difference to the protein in the portion I will eat. |
| Pack size | Check net weight and plan portions for the number of viewers. The checked Asda and M&S protein snacks are 85g and 90g; Tesco lists the Doritos Lightly Salted bag at 180g. | Will one bag cover everyone watching, or am I choosing a smaller snack for one person? |
| Full nutrition label | Compare salt, fat and energy using the same serving size or per-100g basis. Tesco lists 0.22g salt and 7.0g fat per 30g serving for Doritos Lightly Salted; check the corresponding figures on any alternative. | Protein matters to me, but I also want to see what the portion contains overall. |
| Allergens | Read the ingredients, declared allergens and any precautionary statement on the exact pack. Asda lists soya in The Curators Classic BBQ; M&S excludes its Smoked Paprika product for people with sesame or soya allergy. | Someone watching with me needs the particular flavour and pack to meet their allergy requirements. |
What is easy to overlook?
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Judging protein by the front of the bag
Serving sizes differ, so a prominent protein figure may not describe the amount you expect to eat. Asda lists 10g per 35g serving for The Curators Classic BBQ, while Tesco lists 1.9g per 30g serving for Doritos Lightly Salted.
Compare protein per 100g first, then read the per-serving figure alongside the rest of each nutrition panel.
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Expecting one small bag to serve a group
The checked 85g Curators and 90g M&S protein snacks contain less food per bag than Tesco’s 180g Doritos Lightly Salted sharing bag.
Work out how many portions you want before deciding how many bags to get.
Matching the amount in a 180g bag may require more than one smaller pack.
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Assuming lentil snacks have the same allergen profile
The checked Curators Classic BBQ product contains soya, and M&S says its Smoked Paprika Popped Red Lentil Tortillas are unsuitable for people with sesame or soya allergy.
Check the current label for the precise product, including any may-contain statement. The Food Standards Agency explains that precautionary allergen labelling can communicate a risk of unintentional allergen presence.
Brands and product lines to compare
These product-line examples show why protein, pack size and allergens need checking on the individual flavour rather than at brand level.
The Curators
Asda lists Classic BBQ Lentil Tortillas as an 85g protein-focused snack.
- The Asda listing gives 28g protein per 100g and 10g per 35g serving.
- This flavour contains soya; check whether its BBQ flavour and 85g pack suit your viewers.
M&S
M&S lists both Smoked Paprika Popped Red Lentil Tortillas and conventional Lightly Salted Tortillas.
- M&S lists 24.8g protein per 100g for the 90g Smoked Paprika product and 5.5g per 100g for its conventional Lightly Salted Tortillas.
- M&S says the Smoked Paprika product is not suitable for people with sesame or soya allergy.
Waitrose
Waitrose lists an 80g High Protein Paprika Popped Tortillas product made with lentil, soya, tapioca flour and red rice.
- The paprika flavour and 80g pack give shoppers another specific product to compare with their preferred snack format.
- Check its current nutrition panel and allergen statement before comparing protein grams or suitability with another pack.
Doritos
Tesco lists Doritos Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips in a 180g sharing bag.
- The Tesco listing gives the pack weight and a stated 30g serving, making it straightforward to plan how much to share.
- Tesco lists 6.4g protein per 100g and 1.9g per 30g serving for this flavour; check other flavours on their own labels.
Joybuy snack options
These options cover a smaller lentil-chip alternative and a larger tortilla-chip bag for TV night. Compare each product’s own label if protein or allergens determine your choice.
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Eat Real Sea Salt Lentil Chips 95g
A smaller lentil-chip alternative for TV-night snacking, rather than a tortilla chip. The 95g pack contains less food than the 180g Doritos pack below.
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Doritos Chilli Heatwave 180g
A larger bag for sharing during a TV night when pack size matters more than selecting a protein-focused snack. Check this flavour’s own nutrition and allergen label rather than applying figures from Doritos Lightly Salted.
Common questions
Is a protein-focused tortilla snack automatically the better TV-night choice?
No. Choose one when its protein per portion matters to you and its flavour, pack size and allergen information fit the occasion. Asda’s checked Curators pack is 85g and M&S’s Smoked Paprika pack is 90g, while Tesco lists Doritos Lightly Salted in a 180g sharing bag.
How do I compare a protein tortilla snack with Doritos?
Compare protein per 100g, then the serving you expect to eat. Asda lists 28g per 100g for The Curators Classic BBQ, M&S lists 24.8g for its Smoked Paprika Popped Red Lentil Tortillas, and Tesco lists 6.4g for Doritos Lightly Salted. Compare salt, fat, energy, pack size and allergens separately; the Doritos figures do not describe every flavour.
Are protein tortilla snacks suitable for vegan or gluten-free diets?
Check the exact product. Asda lists The Curators Classic BBQ Lentil Tortillas as gluten free and suitable for vegans, but they contain soya. Do not apply those details to another lentil snack or flavour; read its current ingredients and allergen statement.
How should I keep an opened bag for another TV night?
Follow the instructions on that pack. M&S directs shoppers to store its opened Lightly Salted Tortillas in an airtight container; another product may give different instructions.