Who are these choices relevant to?

Snackers who check fat per 100 g

You want to keep eating tortilla chips, but compare the total fat content of different varieties. A lower figure than another product’s doesn’t mean the chips are low in fat.

Snackers who compare salt too

You’re looking for a savoury snack and don’t want to choose based on fat alone. According to Albert Heijn, AH Tortilla chips naturel contains 0.9 g of salt per 100 g; Jumbo lists 1.7 g per 100 g for Santa Maria Giant Tortilla Chips Salsa.

Snackers who need to check ingredients

You want something you can grab quickly, but an allergen may limit your options. According to Albert Heijn, Doritos Cool American contains milk, so always check the allergen information for the exact variety you’re buying.

What should you look for when choosing?

Decide what matters most for your snack, then compare the nutritional information for similar tortilla chips per 100 g. The serving size shown on the label may vary from product to product.

What to consider What to check Who it matters to
Relatively less fat Compare total fat per 100 g within the same product category. Don’t confuse a lower fat content than another product with a claim that the product is low in fat. I want tortilla chips for a late-morning snack, but within this product category I prioritise a lower fat content. Around 42% of consumers put less fat first.
Salt and nutritional value As well as fat, check saturated fat, salt and energy per 100 g, particularly when comparing plain and flavoured varieties. When choosing a savoury snack, I don’t want my focus on fat to overshadow the salt content. Around 33% of consumers prioritise salt and overall nutritional value.
Flavour, use and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety. Check the stated serving size if you want to measure out a portion in advance. I’m looking for something that suits my taste, any dip I’m having and any ingredients I need to avoid. Around 25% of consumers give this practical suitability top priority.

Common pitfalls

  • Reading ‘less fat’ as ‘low fat’

    A tortilla chip can contain less fat than a similar chip without meeting the EU requirement for a low-fat claim. According to the European Commission, the limit for solid foods is no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g.

    Compare fat per 100 g when weighing up products. If you’re specifically looking for a product labelled low fat, check both the claim and the nutritional information on the packaging.

  • Looking only at the fat content

    A similar fat content doesn’t mean the salt content is the same. According to Albert Heijn, AH Tortilla chips naturel contains 20 g of fat and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g; Jumbo lists 20 g of fat and 1.7 g of salt per 100 g for Santa Maria Giant Tortilla Chips Salsa.

    When comparing plain and flavoured varieties, also check the levels of salt, saturated fat and energy.

  • Comparing serving sizes on labels directly

    Albert Heijn lists a 25 g serving for AH Tortilla chips naturel, while Jumbo lists a 30 g serving for Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel. This means the per-serving values are based on different amounts.

    Compare per 100 g first, then decide how much you want to portion out for this snack.

  • Choosing a flavour without checking for allergens

    Ingredients vary between varieties. According to Albert Heijn, Doritos Cool American contains milk; according to Jumbo’s product information, Santa Maria Giant Tortilla Chips Salsa may contain soya.

    Just before buying and eating them, check the allergen information on the packaging for your chosen flavour and pack size.

Brands and varieties compared

AH

AH Tortilla chips naturel is a supermarket own-brand plain variety for anyone comparing the nutritional values of plain tortilla chips.

  • According to Albert Heijn, this variety contains 20 g of fat and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g.
  • At 20 g of fat per 100 g, this variety does not meet the EU limit of no more than 3 g per 100 g for a low-fat claim on solid foods, as set by the European Commission.

Jumbo

Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel is a plain own-brand variety in a 300 g pack.

  • Jumbo lists 22.2 g of fat and 0.90 g of salt per 100 g, with nutritional information also provided for a 30 g serving.
  • When comparing it with another tortilla chip, the per-100 g value is more useful than the stated serving size alone.

Doritos

Doritos Cool American is a flavoured variety for anyone who wants to consider the ingredients alongside the nutritional values.

  • According to Albert Heijn, this variety contains 22 g of fat and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g.
  • This variety contains milk, so it isn’t suitable if you need to avoid milk. This doesn’t apply to other Doritos varieties.

Santa Maria

Santa Maria Giant Tortilla Chips Salsa is a larger salsa variety described as suitable for dipping.

  • Jumbo lists 20 g of fat per 100 g for this variety.
  • Jumbo also lists 1.7 g of salt per 100 g and states that the product may contain soya. This information applies to the Giant Tortilla Chips Salsa variety.

Tortilla chips at Joybuy

This Santa Maria variety is an option if you’re looking for tortilla chips for a late-morning snack. If your main reason for choosing is to get less fat, compare the nutritional information on the packaging with that of other varieties.

Santa Maria Nacho Chips Original, 475 g

Santa Maria Nacho Chips Original, 475 g

An option for a snack if you’d like to compare this variety’s nutritional information with other tortilla chips.

Pack size: 475 g. Check the fat and salt per 100 g and the allergen information on the pack you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Are tortilla chips with 20 g of fat per 100 g low in fat?

No, not according to the EU requirement for a low-fat claim on solid foods. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g; according to Albert Heijn, AH Tortilla chips naturel contains 20 g of fat per 100 g. So that product may contain less fat than another variety without being low in fat.

How should I compare tortilla chips for a late-morning snack?

First compare fat, saturated fat, salt and energy per 100 g within the same product category. Then consider how much you want to eat: according to Albert Heijn, the stated serving for AH Tortilla chips naturel is 25 g, while Jumbo lists 30 g for Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel.

Should I pay extra attention to allergens in flavoured varieties?

Yes, check the allergen information for the exact variety. According to Albert Heijn, Doritos Cool American contains milk; according to Jumbo, Santa Maria Giant Tortilla Chips Salsa may contain soya. Check the packaging even if you’ve bought the product before.

Is Nutri-Score enough to choose tortilla chips?

No. Nutri-Score can help you compare products within the same product category, as Albert Heijn explains, but it doesn’t show which specific values matter most to you in place of the nutrition table. If you’re comparing fat or salt, check the values per 100 g too.