Anyone preparing lunchbox snacks
If you want to set aside individual bags for several afternoons, there’s no need to portion out a large bag each time. Jumbo lists a Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack containing 20 bags of 44 g each.
Who are these pack sizes useful for?
Anyone looking for variety
A mixed box offers different types of crisps for home, work or a group. The Lay's Doritos Chill Box described by Jumbo contains 12 bags, including 3 Doritos bags, so not every bag contains tortilla chips.
Anyone checking ingredients and allergens
The ingredients in each flavour may be a deciding factor for you. Jumbo lists milk in the Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack reviewed here. Before buying, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
What should you look for when choosing?
Individual bags of tortilla chips
Choose this: if you want to prepare the same type of crisps in a pre-portioned format for several lunchboxes. Jumbo lists Doritos Nacho Cheese as a multipack of 20 × 44 g.
Bear in mind: the fixed amount in each bag and the ingredients in your chosen flavour; this Nacho Cheese variety contains milk.
Mixed snack box
Choose this: if different types of crisps matter more than having tortilla chips for every snack break. Jumbo describes a Chill Box with 12 bags, including 3 Doritos bags.
Bear in mind: the mix of crisp types; the other bags in this box are Lay's varieties.
Large bag of tortilla chips
Choose this: if you’re sharing at home or want to decide how much to serve yourself. For example, Jumbo lists a 300 g plain variety.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to portion and pack the crisps yourself; a large bag doesn’t contain individually wrapped lunchbox snacks.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Individual portions | Check the number of bags, the weight of each bag and whether every bag contains tortilla chips. | If I’m preparing snacks for several lunchboxes, I don’t want to portion out a large bag myself. For around 31% of consumers, having a set, individual portion is the priority. |
| Variety | Check which types of crisps are in the box and how many bags contain the type you want. | If not everyone at home wants the same crisps, I’d rather choose a selection, even if not every bag contains tortilla chips. Variety is the main priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current ingredients list, allergen information and any warnings about possible traces. | If I need to avoid a particular ingredient, what’s in each bag determines whether a mixed box works for me. For around 25% of consumers, checking this comes before other preferences. |
| Nutrition per portion | Compare the nutrition information per portion and per 100 g, especially when comparing individual bags with portions you serve yourself. | If I want to know how much energy and salt my afternoon snack contains, I need the figures for the amount I actually eat. This is the most important factor when choosing for around 19% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a mixed box contains only tortilla chips
According to Jumbo, the 12-piece Lay's Doritos Chill Box contains only 3 bags of Doritos. The other bags are Lay's varieties, so the box won’t provide twelve tortilla chip snacks.
Check the full breakdown of contents if you want tortilla chips in every lunchbox.
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Relying on the flavour name to check for allergens
Jumbo lists milk in the Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack reviewed here. A mixed box may also contain different ingredients in each type of crisp.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information for every relevant bag on the packaging, rather than relying on the product name or the front of the box.
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Assuming a small bag isn’t a full portion
According to Jumbo’s product information, one 44 g bag of Doritos Nacho Cheese contains 211 kcal and 0,39 g of salt. These figures are for the whole bag, not a smaller amount.
Use the nutrition information for the portion you actually eat and, if needed, compare different pack sizes per 100 g as well.
Brands and product ranges to consider
Doritos
Jumbo describes Doritos Nacho Cheese as a multipack containing 20 individual bags of 44 g each.
- The fixed pack size makes it easy to see how many bags you can set aside for successive afternoons.
- According to Jumbo’s product information, this variety contains milk and 0,39 g of salt per bag. Check the current label.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a 300 g bag of its own-brand plain tortilla chips, as well as product pages for mixed snack boxes.
- The plain variety comes in a bag you can serve yourself from at home.
- The bag doesn’t contain individual lunchbox portions, and a mixed box doesn’t contain only tortilla chips.
AH Biologisch
Albert Heijn lists a 150 g bag of AH Biologisch plain tortilla chips.
- For this specific variety, the product page lists claims including organic, vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free.
- This isn’t a multipack of individual bags. If you have a dietary requirement or allergy, always check the current packaging, including any warnings about possible traces.
Mixed snack boxes at Joybuy
These two Chill Box sizes are a good fit if you want individual bags and variety. They’re mixed snack boxes, not multipacks where every bag contains tortilla chips.
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Lay's Doritos Chill Box, 2 × 12 pieces
A good choice if you want to prepare individual snacks with a variety of crisps. According to the product description, the pack contains two assortments of 12 bags each; check how the different types are split and read the packaging for ingredients and allergens if these matter to you.
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Lay's Doritos Chill Box, 12 pieces
A good choice if you want individual bags and are happy to include crisps other than Doritos. The 12-piece Chill Box described by Jumbo contains 3 bags of Doritos; check the packaging for the current contents, ingredients and allergens.
Frequently asked questions
Is a multipack of tortilla chips handy for a lunchbox?
Yes, if you want to pack or take an individually wrapped bag with you. Jumbo lists a Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack containing 20 bags of 44 g each; check the portion size and nutrition information to see if it suits your snack break.
Does every bag in a Doritos Chill Box contain tortilla chips?
No, not in the 12-piece Lay's Doritos Chill Box described by Jumbo. It contains 3 bags of Doritos, while the remaining bags are Lay's varieties. If you’re looking at a different box or pack size, check the breakdown of contents again.
Can I choose Doritos Nacho Cheese if I need to avoid milk?
Not based on the Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack reviewed here: Jumbo lists milk as an allergen in this variety. Check the current label on the specific product when you buy it.
What should I do with a large bag of tortilla chips after opening it?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging and seal the bag securely after use. You’ll also need to portion out the crisps yourself or pack them separately if you want to take some with you later.
Where can I find nutrition information for a fair comparison?
Check the nutrition table and compare the figures per 100 g as well as for the portion you actually eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that you can also check the ingredients list on the packaging; an individual bag and a portion you serve yourself may weigh different amounts.