Protein Chips vs Regular Chips: Can You Snack and Still Lose Weight?

Chips are one of the hardest foods to give up. They are crunchy, salty and easy to eat far more of than you planned. If you are working on weight loss, you do not necessarily have to give up the crunch. You just need to know what you are comparing.

What is different about protein chips?

Regular chips are mostly refined carbohydrates and fat, with very little protein. Protein chips are formulated differently so that a serving provides a meaningful amount of protein. Our protein chips are made with 15 g of protein per bag. That protein is the reason they are more filling than a handful of regular chips.

How to compare the two

Use the nutrition label on both bags, and compare the same serving size:

• Protein: how many grams per serving?
• Calories: per serving, and how many servings are in the bag?
• Sugar and carbohydrates: check the totals, and the added sugars line.
• The real portion: a bag you will finish in one sitting counts as one serving, whatever the label says.

Why portion control is easier with a single-serve bag

A big family bag is easy to finish without noticing. A single-serve bag gives you a clear start and finish, which makes it easier to enjoy the snack and move on.

Flavours to try

• Ketchup Zippers for a Canadian classic.
• BBQ and salt and vinegar, for the traditional flavours.
• Dill pickle and sour cream and herb, for something a little different.
• Spicy nacho, for those who like heat.

How to fit chips into your plan

• Eat them as a planned snack, not straight from a stressful day.
• Pair them with something fresh, like cucumber slices or a small salad.
• Keep a bag in your bag or car so you are not tempted by a gas-station bag.
• Remember they are a snack, not a replacement for meals and vegetables.

This article is general information and not personal medical advice. If you have a medical condition, a food allergy or take medication, check with your doctor or dietitian first.

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