Best High-Protein Snacks (UK)

By the 247SnackCheck Editorial Team · Fact-checked by the 247SnackCheck Data Team against USDA FoodData Central & Public Health England · Last updated 12 September 2026

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The highest-protein snacks you can actually buy in the UK, ranked by protein per 100g with full nutrition behind every pick.

Protein is the one macronutrient most UK adults under-eat relative to what actually keeps them full. The NHS reference intake is roughly 0.75g per kg of bodyweight a day, but that figure is a minimum to avoid deficiency, not a target for satiety, muscle maintenance or weight management — most nutrition guidance for anyone active or trying to manage weight points meaningfully higher. Protein has the strongest effect on fullness of any macronutrient, gram for gram, which is exactly why it's the first thing worth checking on a snack label if you're trying to eat less overall without feeling hungrier.

At a glance

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Vegan only

1. Pork Chicharrones — 540 kcal, 79.0g protein, 0.0g carbs per 100g. At 79g of protein per 100g and zero carbs, nothing else on this list comes close — it's the single highest-protein snack type we've indexed. MORiSH pork chicharrónes (79% protein, zero carbs).
2. Pork Crunch — 580 kcal, 60.0g protein, 0.5g carbs per 100g. 60g protein per 100g and virtually zero carbs — the fried, puffed cousin of chicharrónes with an even lighter texture. Stock up: pork crunch snacks.
3. Biltong — 250 kcal, 50.0g protein, 2.0g carbs per 100g. Air-dried, not fried — around 50g protein with minimal fat, and no cooking oil in the process at all. MORiSH air-dried steak.
4. Air-Dried Steak — 255 kcal, 52.0g protein, 1.5g carbs per 100g. Steak in snack form at 52g protein per 100g: grass-fed options avoid added sugar entirely. MORiSH air-dried steak.
5. Pork Scratchings — 600 kcal, 47.0g protein, 0.5g carbs per 100g. The pub classic holds its own at 47g protein per 100g — check the label, as some brands add more salt than others. Stock up: pork scratchings multipack.
6. Peri Peri Biltong — 255 kcal, 48.0g protein, 3.0g carbs per 100g. 48g protein with a spice hit — same air-dried process as plain biltong, just marinated before drying. MORiSH air-dried steak.
7. Beef Jerky — 280 kcal, 40.0g protein, 10.0g carbs per 100g. 40g protein per 100g and widely available in supermarkets; watch the sugar in sweet or teriyaki marinades. Stock up: beef jerky multipack.
8. Turkey Jerky — 260 kcal, 45.0g protein, 8.0g carbs per 100g. 45g protein and typically lower in fat than beef jerky, since turkey breast starts leaner before drying. Stock up: turkey jerky multipack.
9. Chorizo Bites — 420 kcal, 25.0g protein, 3.0g carbs per 100g. 25g protein with a stronger flavour hit than plain salami — good if you find leaner meat snacks bland. Stock up: chorizo bites snack.
10. Crunchy Cheese Bites — 570 kcal, 35.0g protein, 3.0g carbs per 100g. Crunchy, keto and 35g protein per 100g — a dairy-based option for anyone avoiding meat snacks. Stock up: crunchy cheese bites.
11. Pumpkin Seeds — 560 kcal, 30.0g protein, 11.0g carbs per 100g. The best plant pick at 30g protein per 100g, plus magnesium, zinc and iron most animal snacks don't offer. Stock up: roasted pumpkin seeds.
12. Roasted Seaweed Thins — 450 kcal, 30.0g protein, 20.0g carbs per 100g. Vegan, organic options, and 30g protein per 100g with iodine and B12 — rare nutrients in a plant-based snack. MORiSH roasted seaweed thins.
13. Dry Roasted Peanuts — 590 kcal, 27.0g protein, 14.0g carbs per 100g. 27g protein per 100g and one of the cheapest high-protein snacks per gram you'll find in a UK supermarket. Stock up: dry roasted peanuts 1kg.
14. Salted Peanuts — 600 kcal, 26.0g protein, 12.0g carbs per 100g. 26g protein per 100g — the baseline high-protein snack most people already have in the cupboard. Stock up: salted peanuts 1kg.
15. Edamame Beans — 120 kcal, 11.0g protein, 9.0g carbs per 100g. Fresh, light and 11g protein per 100g with 5g fibre — the lowest-calorie entry on this list by some margin. Stock up: edamame snack packs.
16. Roasted Broad Beans — 440 kcal, 24.0g protein, 45.0g carbs per 100g. Crunchy pulse protein at 24g/100g with 16g fibre — the most complete plant-based macro profile here. Stock up: roasted broad beans.

Which of these should you actually pick?

The "best" entry depends on your goal — here's how to read this list against three common ones.

Weight loss: Prioritise protein-per-calorie, not just protein-per-100g — pork chicharrónes, biltong and boiled eggs deliver the most protein for the fewest calories on this list.

Muscle gain: Total protein per serving matters more than density here — pork chicharrónes, pork crunch and beef or turkey jerky let you hit a high absolute gram count without a large serving size.

Vegan / plant-based: Pumpkin seeds, roasted seaweed thins and roasted broad beans are the highest-protein plant options on this list — pair two or three across a day to approach the protein density of the animal-based entries above.

Where to buy

Most of these snack types are stocked in UK supermarkets (meat snacks and nuts in the food-to-go or world-food aisles, seaweed thins increasingly in the snack aisle) or available from the retailer links on each snack's own page above.

How we chose

Ranked primarily by protein per 100g, then by carb load, salt and how easy each is to find in UK shops. We only include snack types with a genuine nutrition page behind them on this site, so every figure here is checkable, not just quoted.

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose the best high-protein snacks (uk)?
We rank these using the per-100g nutrition figures shown on each linked snack page, so every entry is checkable against its own full nutrition breakdown.

Are these snacks available in the UK?
Yes — every snack type here is commonly available from UK supermarkets or online retailers. Brands and pack sizes vary, so always check the label against the figures we quote.

How often is this list updated?
This page was last updated 12 September 2026. We review rankings periodically as nutrition data or availability changes.

Last updated: 12 September 2026 · Typical values; check product labels