Who are these options for?

People watching their fat intake

You want tortilla chips with your desk lunch, but are looking for an option with less fat per 100 g than regular tortilla chips.

People planning their portions

You want chips as an addition to a quick lunch, so you check the nutritional values per portion and how much you take from the pack.

People checking the label

As well as fat, you check salt, ingredients and allergens. It’s particularly important to read the information on the pack for each flavour separately.

What should you look for when choosing?

For a desk lunch, start by comparing the nutritional values per 100 g across the tortilla chips category. Then decide how much you want to eat and check the label for anything that matters to you.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Fat content Compare the fat per 100 g in tortilla chips; also check saturated fat. If I’m looking for a different chip specifically because of its fat content, I want to see a difference on the label, not just a description such as oven-baked. For around 50% of consumers, lower fat is the top priority when choosing.
Portion and energy Check the energy per 100 g and the stated portion size; decide how much to take from the bag. During a short lunch break, I want to be able to add some chips without treating the whole pack as one portion. Portion control is the main concern for around 30% of consumers.
Salt, ingredients and allergens Check the salt per 100 g and read the ingredients and allergen information for your chosen flavour. If I need to watch my salt intake or avoid certain ingredients, I can’t assume a flavoured option has the same label as the plain one. For around 20% of consumers, checking the label is the most important consideration.

Common mistakes

  • Going by ‘oven-baked’ or ‘light’ alone

    Those descriptions don’t tell you how much fat, energy and salt the tortilla chips you’ve chosen contain per 100 g.

    Read the nutrition table and compare products in the same category. According to Albert Heijn, La Morena Totopos contain 3.9 g of fat per 100 g; AH Tortilla chips naturel and Doritos Naturel both contain 20 g.

  • Comparing fat but overlooking salt

    Lower fat doesn’t automatically mean less salt. According to the product information at Albert Heijn, La Morena Totopos and AH Tortilla chips naturel both contain 0.9 g of salt per 100 g.

    Compare the fat and salt values of the products you’re considering, using the figures per 100 g each time.

  • Treating the whole bag as one lunch portion

    A stated portion is smaller than the full pack. For example, Albert Heijn lists 25 g as a portion of AH Tortilla chips naturel.

    Put the amount you want to eat in a bowl first. If you want to put together a complete lunch, treat the chips as an addition rather than the whole meal.

  • Assuming another flavour has the same allergens

    Allergen information can vary between flavours. According to Albert Heijn, Doritos Cool American contains milk, while Doritos Naturel may contain soya and wheat.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack for every flavour you choose.

Brands to compare

La Morena

The oven-baked Totopos are a useful point of comparison if you’re looking for lower-fat tortilla chips.

  • According to the product information at Albert Heijn, La Morena Totopos contain 3.9 g of fat per 100 g, including 0.8 g of saturated fat, and 371 kcal.
  • The same product lists 0.9 g of salt per 100 g. So compare more than just the fat content.

Albert Heijn

AH Tortilla chips naturel are a regular plain option to compare nutritional values with.

  • According to Albert Heijn, this product contains 20 g of fat per 100 g, including 2 g of saturated fat, 470 kcal and 0.9 g of salt.
  • If you’re specifically looking for a lower-fat option, its stated fat content is higher than that of La Morena Totopos.

Doritos

Doritos Naturel is a regular tortilla chip to use as a comparison; check each flavoured option separately.

  • According to Albert Heijn, Doritos Naturel contains 20 g of fat per 100 g, including 1.8 g of saturated fat, 470 kcal and 0.71 g of salt.
  • Albert Heijn lists milk as an allergen in Doritos Cool American and 22 g of fat per 100 g. The values and allergen information for Naturel don’t automatically apply to that flavour.

Santa Maria

Santa Maria Nacho chips original are a regular nacho chip you can compare with a lower-fat tortilla chip.

  • According to Albert Heijn, this product contains 20 g of fat per 100 g, including 1.8 g of saturated fat, 474 kcal and 0.9 g of salt.
  • These values apply to Nacho chips original, not to other Santa Maria products.

Croky

Croky Tortilla paprika is a useful comparison if you’re considering a paprika-flavoured tortilla chip.

  • According to Albert Heijn, this option contains 21 g of fat per 100 g, including 2 g of saturated fat, and 469 kcal.
  • The same option lists 1.6 g of salt per 100 g. Check this separately if salt is a factor for you.

Joybuy products

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Frequently asked questions

Are lower-fat tortilla chips a complete lunch?

No. Lower-fat chips don’t make a complete lunch on their own. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre places both regular and light crisps outside the Wheel of Five. When choosing, also consider the portion, energy and other nutritional information.

How can I use Nutri-Score to compare tortilla chips?

Use Nutri-Score to compare products of the same type, not to judge your whole lunch. According to the Government of the Netherlands, displaying the logo is voluntary, and a favourable score doesn’t automatically mean a product is healthy.

Where can I find allergen information for packaged tortilla chips?

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergen information should be shown on the label of pre-packed tortilla chips. Check the current packaging for the specific flavour, even if you already know another option from the same brand.

How can I keep track of how many chips I eat during a desk lunch?

Put the amount you want to eat in a bowl or sealable container beforehand, then close the rest of the pack. Use the portion size on the label to assess the nutritional information for the amount you’re having.