If protein is your main reason for choosing a savoury snack during your coffee break, compare tortilla chips by protein per serving as well as per 100 g. Dieetwebshop and Lowcarbcenter list 33 g and 35 g of protein per 100 g for two Inlead varieties; the regular Doritos and Santa Maria tortilla chips in this comparison contain 6.5 g and 6.6 g, according to Flink and Jumbo. Factor in flavour and how well they work for dipping if those matter more to you, and check the salt and allergen information for each variety too.
If you fancy something crunchy with your coffee instead of a sweet bar or shake, check how much protein you actually get from your usual portion. The amount per 100 g doesn’t tell you how much protein is in a handful of crisps.
If the shape of a corn tortilla chip, its flavour and how well it works for dipping come first, regular tortilla chips may be a better fit for what you’re looking for. According to Flink and Jumbo, the regular varieties compared here contain less protein per 100 g than the Inlead varieties mentioned.
Don’t just compare the protein content: check the salt content and ingredients for the exact flavour you’re buying too. The high-protein varieties mentioned differ in salt content, among other things, and contain soya; the Cheese variety also contains milk ingredients.
First decide whether you mainly want protein from your snack or tortilla chips that are good for dipping. Then compare the serving size, salt content and allergens of the flavours you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | Compare the protein per 100 g and per serving on the nutrition information. | For a savoury post-workout break, I want to know how much protein is in my own portion. Around 44% of consumers would therefore make protein their top purchase priority. |
| Chip shape and flavour | Check whether they’re tortilla chips or a different type of crisp, and whether the flavour goes with your dip. | For a coffee break with others, I want crisps that are easy to dip; extra protein matters less. For around 33% of consumers, the chip-eating experience would come first. |
| Salt, allergens and serving size | Check the salt content per 100 g and the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’ve chosen. | If I’m choosing a snack to fit my own dietary needs or allergies, I need to be sure the exact ingredients are suitable. Salt, allergens and serving size would be the top priority for around 23% of consumers. |
A sporty-looking pack or savoury flavour says nothing about the amount of protein. Flink lists 6.5 g of protein per 100 g for Doritos Naturel; Jumbo lists 6.6 g per 100 g for Santa Maria Giant Tortilla Chips Salsa.
Compare the protein per 100 g and base your calculations on the portion you actually eat.
Salt content can vary between flavours in the same product range. Lowcarbcenter lists 2.90 g of salt per 100 g for Inlead Cheese, compared with 1.80 g per 100 g for Salt & Pepper, according to Dieetwebshop.
Read the full nutrition information for the flavour you’ve chosen and consider how much you’ll eat.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Proteïne Crisps Paprika is a lentil snack, not a tortilla chip. So the shape may matter if you’re looking for crisps to dip.
Check the product type before choosing a high-protein crisp as an alternative.
Inlead Salt & Pepper contains soya; according to the product information, the Cheese variety contains soya and milk ingredients. The ingredients therefore vary by flavour.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information on the pack every time you buy.
The Salt & Pepper and Cheese tortilla chips are two varieties to compare if protein per serving is your priority.
AH Proteïne Crisps Paprika is an alternative if you’re looking for a crunchy snack but don’t specifically need tortilla chips.
Doritos Naturel is a regular tortilla chip for anyone who mainly wants a corn chip to eat or dip.
Giant Tortilla Chips Salsa are larger corn tortilla chips for anyone looking for a chip with a salsa flavour.
Protein Chips Salt & Pepper are made with red lentils and are not tortilla chips.
Under European Union rules, a high-protein claim can only be used in the Netherlands if at least 20% of the product’s energy value comes from protein. So the amount of protein per 100 g alone isn’t enough to determine whether it meets this requirement. Also check the nutrition information for the portion you plan to eat.
The two regular examples here have less protein than the Inlead varieties mentioned: Flink lists 6.5 g of protein per 100 g for Doritos Naturel, while Jumbo lists 6.6 g per 100 g for Santa Maria Giant Tortilla Chips Salsa. If protein is your main reason for buying, compare the amount per serving before choosing regular chips.
The Salt & Pepper variety mentioned contains soya; the Cheese variety contains soya and milk ingredients. Check the allergen information on the current pack for the exact flavour you’re buying.
Compare the salt per 100 g and work out what that means for your own portion. Lowcarbcenter lists 2.90 g of salt per 100 g for Inlead Cheese; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends that adults consume no more than 6 g of salt a day.
