Small-portion snackers
You fancy something savoury during your morning break, but don’t want to automatically treat the whole bag as one portion. The Doritos and Jumbo product labels reviewed both list a 30 g portion.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Label comparers
You want to compare the nutritional information, ingredients and allergens in specific flavours before choosing. Salt per 100 g and the stated portion size are particularly useful for comparing product labels.
Regular-shop shoppers
You’re looking for a flavour at the supermarket where you already shop. In that case, the pack size also matters, as does whether you can order the product online or need to check in store.
What should you look for when choosing?
First choose a flavour and a suitable amount for your snack break. Then use the label to compare the nutritional information and allergens of the options you’re considering.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this most important for? |
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| Portion size | Check the weight per portion and per bag. The Doritos Sweet Chilli Pepper and Jumbo Tortilla Sweet Chili labels reviewed both list 30 g per portion. | If I only want crisps during my morning break, I’d rather put an amount in a bowl beforehand. Around 27% of consumers prioritise having a measured portion. |
| Nutritional information and allergens | Compare salt per 100 g and read the ingredients and allergen statement. For the Doritos Sweet Chilli Pepper reviewed, Albert Heijn lists 1.1 g of salt per 100 g; Jumbo lists 1.61 g per 100 g for its Sweet Chili product reviewed. | When I compare flavours, I want to know what’s in the product I’ve chosen before I buy it. This label check is the top priority for around 33% of consumers. |
| Flavour without dip | Read the flavour description and ingredients if you’re choosing between, for example, sweet chilli and paprika. A dip is a separate product with its own label. | For a short break, I want to choose a flavour I’ll enjoy without a dip too. Around 20% of consumers give flavour choice the highest priority. |
| Packaging and retailer | Check the pack size and how you can buy the product. Lidl lists a 300 g bag of Snack Day Sweet Chili, available in store only. | When I shop at my usual supermarket, I want to choose a bag that suits my snack break. Around 20% of consumers prioritise their retailer and pack choice. |
Common mistakes
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Relying only on the flavour name or a gluten-free claim
The front of the pack doesn’t tell you how much salt a product contains or which other allergens may be relevant. The Santa Maria Tortilla Strips Sweet Chili listed by Jumbo are labelled gluten-free, but also carry a warning that the product may contain soya.
Before buying, read the nutritional information, ingredients and allergen statement on the pack you’re actually choosing.
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Treating a multipack as one portion
A bag can contain several portions. The Voedingscentrum says that larger portions on offer can encourage people to eat more.
Beforehand, put in a bowl the amount you want for this snack break; the portion size on the label can help you compare products.
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Assuming pack size tells you whether it’s right for one break
A larger bag can be handy for sharing, but that alone doesn’t tell you how much you’ll want to eat during one morning break.
Compare the weight of the bag with the stated portion and decide whether you want to measure out a smaller amount yourself.
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Assuming an online product listing guarantees you can order it
Lidl describes the Snack Day Sweet Chili reviewed as an in-store product. Jumbo no longer lists the Santa Maria Sweet Chili reviewed in its online range.
Check current availability with the retailer concerned, and read the label again if you choose a different flavour.
Brands to compare
Doritos
A brand with sweet chilli and paprika varieties, among others, in the range described by Jumbo.
- For the Sweet Chilli Pepper reviewed, Albert Heijn lists a 30 g portion and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g.
- The 272 g bag listed by Jumbo means you’ll need to measure out your own amount if you want a small portion.
Albert Heijn
An own-brand option if you’re looking for sweet chilli tortilla chips at Albert Heijn.
- Albert Heijn lists its own Tortilla chips sweet chili.
- Compare the nutritional information and allergens using the current label on the pack you choose.
Jumbo
An own-brand option offering Tortilla Sweet Chili Smaak in a 200 g pack.
- Jumbo lists a 30 g portion and 0.48 g of salt per portion for this product.
- Jumbo lists 1.61 g of salt per 100 g for this product; Albert Heijn lists 1.1 g per 100 g for the Doritos Sweet Chilli Pepper reviewed. Compare the relevant labels if salt matters to you.
Snack Day
A Lidl brand offering tortilla chips in a sweet chilli flavour.
- Lidl lists a 300 g pack.
- Lidl describes this product as available in store only; check the label there to compare the ingredients and nutritional information.
SUN SNACKS
An ALDI brand offering tortilla chips in plain, cheese and sweet chilli varieties.
- The flavours listed by ALDI give you a choice of different taste profiles.
- Check the nutritional information and allergens for the specific variety on the pack.
Santa Maria
A brand offering Tortilla Strips Sweet Chili; tortilla strips aren’t necessarily the same product as the tortilla chips above.
- For this variety, Jumbo lists a gluten-free claim and a warning that the product may contain soya.
- Jumbo no longer lists this variety in its online range. Check current availability and the label before choosing it as an alternative.
Tortilla chips on Joybuy
These products offer sweet chilli and paprika flavours for a savoury morning break. Check the weight of each pack, as well as the nutritional information and allergens for the variety you choose.
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Doritos Sweet Chili Pepper tortilla chips, 44 g
A sweet chilli variety for anyone who fancies that flavour during a short break. Check the weight on the pack before buying: alongside the 44 g in the product title, 170 g is also mentioned.
If you have allergies, check the current label for information about wheat, gluten and soya.
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Doritos Sweet Chilli Pepper tortilla chips, 170 g
A sweet chilli variety for anyone who wants to take out their own portion from a larger bag. The pack contains 170 g; check the label for the portion size and allergens for this variety.
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Doritos Pure Paprika tortilla chips, 170 g
A paprika variety if you don’t fancy sweet chilli. The bag contains 170 g; choose how much you want during your break. If you have allergies, check the current warnings for possible traces of gluten, wheat and soya.
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g'woon Sweet Chili tortilla chips, 165 g
A sweet chilli variety for anyone who wants to take a portion from a 165 g bag. For a salt comparison, check the current label: the nutritional information provided lists sodium. Also check the warnings for possible traces of milk and soya.
Frequently asked questions
Are flavoured tortilla chips an obvious choice for a snack?
No, not if nutritional value is your main consideration. The Voedingscentrum points out that many ready-made snacks can be high in energy, salt or sugar, and also suggests vegetables, fruit, nuts and bread as snacks. If you choose tortilla chips, compare your chosen portion and check the label.
How do I decide on a portion for my morning break?
Use the portion size on the pack to help you compare, and serve yourself the amount you want beforehand. The Doritos Sweet Chilli Pepper and Jumbo Tortilla Sweet Chili labels reviewed both list 30 g per portion; that’s a label measure, not an amount everyone needs or will find suitable.
Is a gluten-free claim enough if I’m also checking for other allergens?
No. Check the other allergen information on the current label too. For Santa Maria Tortilla Strips Sweet Chili, Jumbo lists both a gluten-free claim and a warning that the product may contain soya.
Can I order Snack Day Sweet Chili online?
Lidl lists the Snack Day tortilla chips with sweet chilli flavour reviewed as an in-store-only product. Check current availability at your local store before making a special trip.