High-Protein Bean Snacks vs Chips: Are Roasted Broad Beans a Smarter Crunch? (Canada 2026)
Are high-protein bean snacks better than chips? If you want the same salty crunch with real macros, yes. NutraPhase Clean Beans deliver 18 g of protein and just 2 g of sugar per 85 g bag from roasted broad (fava) beans, where a comparable serving of potato chips brings only a couple of grams of protein and little fibre.
The quick verdict
We sell plenty of snacks we love, but for a chip-style crunch that actually works for your goals, roasted broad-bean snacks are the honest upgrade. They keep the crunch and bold seasoning of a chip while swapping empty starch for plant protein and fibre. If you are choosing one to try first, NutraPhase Clean Beans is our top pick on protein, value and flavour range.
How they compare
| Snack (per ~28 g) | Protein | Fibre | Sugar | Crunch | Gluten-free |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NutraPhase Clean Beans | ~6 g (18 g / bag) | 1-2 g | 2 g / bag | Yes | Yes |
| Typical potato chips | ~2 g | ~1 g | ~0-1 g | Yes | Varies |
| Typical tortilla chips | ~2 g | ~1-2 g | ~0 g | Yes | Varies |
| Roasted chickpeas | ~5-6 g | ~3-5 g | ~1-2 g | Yes | Usually |
Potato/tortilla/chickpea figures are typical category values for a 28 g serving and vary by brand — always check the label on the specific product you buy. Clean Beans figures are from the NutraPhase Nutrition Facts panel.
Why broad beans work
Broad beans (also called fava beans or gourganes) are naturally high in protein and fibre, so when they are dry-roasted they crisp up like a crunchy snack without the empty carbs of a fried potato chip. That means you get a salty, satisfying handful that also nudges your daily protein up — handy between meals, on a salad, or in trail mix.
Flavour and value
Clean Beans come in bold savoury flavours — Sweet Mesquite BBQ, Dill Pickle, Salt & Vinegar, Spicy Cajun, Hot Buffalo Wing, Smoky Bacon (all vegan), plus dairy options like Creamy Ranch and Nacho Cheese. At $5.99 for a 3-serving bag (about $2.00 a serving) they are one of the best-value high-protein snacks we carry, and they qualify for our Mix & Match snack deal (buy 5, get 1 free).
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FAQ
Are roasted bean snacks healthier than potato chips?
Roasted broad-bean snacks like NutraPhase Clean Beans give you far more protein and fibre than a potato chip for a similar calorie count — about 18 g protein per 85 g bag versus roughly 2 g in the same weight of chips — while still delivering the salty crunch.
How much protein is in NutraPhase Clean Beans?
Each 85 g bag of Clean Beans has 18 g of plant protein (about 6 g per 28 g serving) and just 2 g of sugar, from dry-roasted broad (fava) beans.
Are Clean Beans gluten-free and vegan?
Every Clean Beans flavour is gluten-free and non-GMO. Most flavours are vegan; a few (Creamy Ranch, Sour Cream & Onion, Nacho Cheese) use dairy cheese seasoning and are vegetarian.
Where can I buy high-protein bean snacks in Canada?
Top Nutrition & Fitness stocks NutraPhase Clean Beans and ships across Canada from Montreal, with free shipping on qualifying orders.
En français — Collations protéinées de haricots vs croustilles
Pour un croquant salé qui travaille pour vos objectifs, les collations de haricots rôtis sont la vraie amélioration. Les NutraPhase Clean Beans offrent 18 g de protéines et seulement 2 g de sucre par sac de 85 g à partir de gourganes (féveroles) rôties, alors qu'une portion comparable de croustilles n'apporte que quelques grammes de protéines. Sans gluten et sans OGM; la plupart des saveurs sont véganes. À 5.99 $ le sac de 3 portions, c'est l'une des meilleures valeurs en collation protéinée, admissible à l'offre Mix & Match. Expédition partout au Canada depuis Montréal, depuis 2016.
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