Who is this choice relevant to?

Picnickers keeping an eye on fat content

You want to take tortilla chips with you and compare their fat content per 100 g, rather than relying on a claim on the packaging.

Groups sharing crisps and dips

For you, the bag size and how well the chips go with dip are important considerations. You’ll also want to check that the fat content of your chosen variety suits your preferences.

Picnickers who need to check allergens

If you’re sharing the chips with others, you’ll want to check the ingredients and warnings on the current packaging before opening the bag.

What should you look for when choosing?

Start with what matters most for your picnic: the fat content, the ingredient information, or a bag that suits the number of people and the dip you’re bringing.

What to consider What should you check? Who is it important to?
Fat content Compare the fat content per 100 g on the packaging of the exact variety. If lower fat is your main reason for choosing a different bag, compare varieties on the same basis. Around 50% of consumers put this need first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and warnings such as ‘may contain’ on the current packaging. If you’re sharing crisps with someone who needs to avoid certain ingredients, check the label before opening the bag. For around 30% of consumers, this is the top priority.
Bag size and dip Check how many grams the bag contains and whether the variety you’ve chosen is right for what you want to serve. Keep an eye on the fat content, too. If you’re sharing with a group and serving a dip, you’ll want enough chips to go round, even if that means choosing a variety that isn’t your preferred option for fat content. Around 20% of consumers put this consideration first.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all corn chips are low in fat

    The fat content varies considerably between specific varieties. Jumbo lists 3,9 g of fat per 100 g for La Morena Totopos and 22,2 g for Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel; Albert Heijn lists 20 g for Doritos Naturel.

    Compare the fat content per 100 g of the flavours and varieties you’re actually considering.

  • Confusing a larger bag with lower fat content

    A larger bag is handy for sharing, but it doesn’t tell you anything about the fat content per 100 g. The Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel bag listed by Jumbo contains 300 g and has a different fat content from the 150 g bag of La Morena Totopos.

    If you’re buying for a group, check both the bag size and the nutritional information for each variety.

  • Overlooking an allergen warning

    Albert Heijn states that Doritos Naturel may contain soya and wheat (gluten). This is important information if you’re sharing the bag with others.

    Before you set off, check the ingredients and allergen information on the physical packaging of the flavour you’ve chosen.

  • Opening the bag well before the picnic

    An open bag can absorb moisture while you’re carrying it, making the chips less crisp.

    Take the bag with you unopened, keep it away from moisture and reseal any leftovers after serving.

Brands and varieties to consider

La Morena

La Morena Totopos is a specific variety worth considering if fat content is your main concern.

  • For the 150 g bag, Jumbo lists 3,9 g of fat per 100 g and describes the chips as oven-baked.
  • Check whether a 150 g bag will be enough for everyone you’re sharing with.

Jumbo

Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel comes in a larger bag, making it an option if you’re sharing chips with a group.

  • Jumbo lists a 300 g bag and presents this variety as ideal for dipping.
  • The stated fat content is 22,2 g per 100 g, so don’t choose this variety solely because you’re looking for a lower-fat option.

Doritos

Doritos Naturel is an option if you specifically want to serve these chips with your dip.

  • Doritos Naturel is described as suitable for dipping.
  • Albert Heijn lists 20 g of fat per 100 g and warns that this variety may contain soya and wheat (gluten).

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Frequently asked questions

How do I compare tortilla chips if I want a lower-fat option?

Compare the ‘fat per 100 g’ figure for the exact varieties you’re considering. Jumbo lists 3,9 g per 100 g for La Morena Totopos and 22,2 g for Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel; Albert Heijn lists 20 g for Doritos Naturel. The wording on the front of the bag alone won’t give you this comparison.

Are lower-fat chips automatically the best choice with dip?

No, it depends on what matters to you for this picnic. Jumbo describes its Tortilla Chips Naturel as ideal for dipping, but lists 22,2 g of fat per 100 g for this variety. Compare the fat content, then decide which bag and flavour you’d like to bring.

What should I check if someone needs to avoid allergens?

Read the ingredients and allergen warnings on the packaging of the exact variety. Albert Heijn states that Doritos Naturel may contain soya and wheat (gluten); don’t assume the same information applies to a different flavour.

How should I take tortilla chips to a picnic?

It’s best to take the bag with you unopened and follow the storage advice on the packaging. La Morena recommends storing its chips in a cool, dark place; according to the product information, the Jumbo and Doritos varieties mentioned should be stored in a cool, dry place. Reseal an opened bag after serving.