For a walk, choose tortilla chips as a lower-fat option only if that claim applies to that specific product. Also compare the fat content per 100 g with other tortilla chips. A standard variety is not automatically a lower-fat option. If you’re taking them with you, also consider how much you pack, the salt content and the latest allergen information.
You want to take tortilla chips with you, but don’t want to mistake a standard variety for a lower-fat product. So compare the fat content per 100 g across tortilla chips and check that the lower-fat claim applies to the product you’ve chosen.
You want to pack an amount that suits your plans, rather than treating a whole bag as one portion. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for AH Tortilla chips naturel; the Doritos Naturel product page gives a 30 g portion, and Jumbo also lists 30 g for its plain variety.
You look beyond the fat content and check the current packaging. Albert Heijn’s product information says that Doritos Naturel may contain soya, wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check these warnings again on the product you buy.
First decide whether you specifically want lower-fat tortilla chips or whether standard tortilla chips are also an option. Then check the portion size, salt and allergens to help you decide what to take with you.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-fat tortilla chips | Check that the product is tortilla chips, then read the lower-fat claim and fat content per 100 g on the same packaging or product page. | I don’t want to mistake standard tortilla chips or another type of crisps for a lower-fat variety. This check is the top priority for around 42% of consumers considering tortilla chips for a walk. |
| A portion to take with you | Check the pack weight and stated portion size; decide whether to measure out an amount in a securely sealed container or bag before you set off. | Taking a whole bag doesn’t fit with my plan to have one measured snack on the way. Portion planning matters most to around 33% of these consumers. |
| Salt and allergens | Compare salt per 100 g and read the latest ingredients and allergen information for the variety you’ve chosen. | I want to know whether the crisps meet my requirements for salt or ingredients, even if the fat content appeals to me. Around 25% of these consumers give this check top priority. |
Albert Heijn and Jumbo’s product listings also include oven-baked crisps and ridged crisps. Their inclusion in a listing like this says nothing about whether an individual tortilla chip product carries a lower-fat claim.
Check the product type, the claim and the fat content for the exact same pack or product page.
Less fat doesn’t automatically mean less salt. The Voedingscentrum lists 0.57 g of salt per 40 g for generic light plain crisps and 0.45 g per 40 g for generic plain crisps. These figures are not for tortilla chips.
Check the salt content of the tortilla chips you choose, and take into account how much you’ll actually pack.
The plain varieties described by Albert Heijn and Jumbo come in bags weighing 185 g to 300 g, while their stated portions are 25 g or 30 g. The weight of the bag and the portion size answer different questions.
Measure out the amount you want before you leave, and keep the rest of the bag sealed and dry.
Ingredients and warnings can change, so a product page you viewed earlier may not match the packaging you buy.
Check the allergen information on the current packaging when you buy, especially if it’s an important factor in your choice.
These examples help you distinguish between product type, fat content and portion information. A plain variety is not automatically a lower-fat tortilla chip.
Albert Heijn lists AH Tortilla chips naturel in a 200 g pack, with a portion size of 25 g.
Doritos Naturel is a tortilla chip variety in a 185 g pack, with a stated portion size of 30 g.
According to Jumbo, Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel comes in a 300 g pack with ten stated portions of 30 g.
Lidl describes a 60 g pack of Snack Day tortilla chips sweet paprika.
This Joybuy option may suit you if you’re considering standard nacho crisps and want to measure out a portion for your walk. Don’t treat these as a confirmed lower-fat variety; check the label if lower fat is your main reason for buying.
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An option if you want to take standard nacho crisps with you and measure out a portion for your walk.
475 g pack. Before choosing, check the current packaging for the nutritional information per 100 g, portion details and allergens.
No. A lower-fat claim only tells you about the fat content. The amount you take with you, the salt content and the ingredients also matter. Check these details for the specific product rather than relying on a single claim.
First compare the fat content per 100 g of the two tortilla chip varieties, then consider the portion you want to take with you. Use a Nutri-Score only as an additional comparison within the same product category; check the label for individual nutritional values.
Not necessarily. ‘Oven-baked’ doesn’t automatically tell you the product type or whether it carries a lower-fat claim. Check the packaging to make sure they’re actually tortilla chips and to see which nutritional information applies to that product.
Yes, if salt matters to you: a lower fat content doesn’t tell you how much salt a product contains. Compare the salt per 100 g in the tortilla chips you’re considering, and work out what that means for the portion you pack.
Read the allergen information on the current packaging for the variety you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn’s product information says Doritos Naturel may contain soya, wheat and cereals containing gluten; don’t assume the same warning applies to other varieties.
