Best Protein Chips: Highest-Protein Picks Ranked (Up to 20g a Bag)

The highest-protein chips deliver 19-20g of protein per bag for about 140 calories — led by Quest Tortilla Style Protein Chips (20g in Chili Lime, 19g in BBQ and Loaded Taco). A true "protein chip" packs four to five times the protein of a regular potato chip by building the chip from protein (whey, milk, soy, or even chicken) instead of starch. Below are the highest-protein and best-tasting picks, what to look for, and how protein chips compare to regular chips. Browse the full, always-updated protein chips directory for live nutrition and prices.

Best Protein Chips, Ranked by Protein

Chip	Protein	Calories	Style
Quest Chili Lime Tortilla Style	20g	140	Baked, tortilla-style
Quest BBQ / Loaded Taco	19g	140	Baked, potato-style
Simply Protein Sea Salt	15g	150	Baked
Wilde Chicken Chips	10g	130	Made from real chicken (grain-free)
Shrewd Food Protein Puffs	10g	90	Whey puff (lightest calories)

Quest is the clear protein leader, fitting 19-20g into a single bag for 140 calories — the best protein-to-calorie ratio in the category. Simply Protein is the strongest non-Quest baked option at 15g. If you want a real-food chip rather than a reformulated one, Wilde is made from actual chicken; Shrewd Food puffs are the lightest on calories if you want volume.

What to Look For in a Protein Chip

15g+ protein per bag — below that, you are mostly buying a normal chip with a protein label.
Calories per bag — most land around 130-150; that is fine for the protein, but watch portion size on multi-serve bags.
Sodium — savory chips run high; check the panel if you watch salt.
Real-food vs reformulated — chicken- or egg-white-based chips have simpler labels; whey/soy chips usually pack the most protein.

Are Protein Chips Healthy?

As a swap for regular chips, they are a clear upgrade: roughly the same calories but 4-5x the protein, which makes them far more filling. They are still a processed snack, so they are best as a protein-forward crunchy option rather than a whole-food staple. For the highest protein with the fewest calories, the baked Quest chips lead; for a cleaner label, lean toward chicken- or egg-white-based options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which protein chips have the most protein?

Quest Tortilla Style Protein Chips top the list at 20g (Chili Lime) and 19g (BBQ, Loaded Taco) per bag, for about 140 calories. Simply Protein is next among widely available baked chips at 15g.

What are the best-tasting protein chips?

Quest's tortilla-style chips (Chili Lime, Nacho, Loaded Taco) are the most chip-like in crunch and flavor for most people. Wilde's chicken chips win for anyone who prefers a real-food taste over a reformulated one.

Are protein chips better than regular chips?

For protein and fullness, yes — a protein chip delivers 15-20g of protein versus 2-3g in a regular chip at similar calories. They are still a processed snack, so portion control still applies.

How many calories are in protein chips?

Most single-serve protein chip bags are 130-150 calories. Shrewd Food puffs are lighter at around 90 calories per bag.

Bottom line: For the most protein per calorie, Quest leads at 19-20g a bag; Simply Protein and Wilde round out the best of the rest. Compare every option with live nutrition in the protein chips directory, or filter by your own targets with the custom finder.