If you’re looking for lower-fat tortilla chips to take with you, compare the fat content per 100 g of similar products, and check the salt content and portion size too. Albert Heijn lists 20 g of fat per 100 g for AH plain tortilla chips and 22 g for Doritos Cool American. That small difference doesn’t automatically mean the plain variety is a product with a reduced-fat claim. Take chips as an accompaniment when putting together a lunch, not as the only item.
You want to take tortilla chips with you, but are looking for a demonstrably lower fat content per 100 g than in similar chips. Check the salt and energy content too: the fat difference doesn’t tell you the whole story about nutritional value.
You want to take a crunchy accompaniment with you without treating the whole bag as one portion. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for AH plain tortilla chips and an average portion of 30 g for Doritos Cool American. Decide for yourself how much to take.
You’re looking for more than a bag of chips to take with you. If you choose tortilla chips for their crunch, decide separately what else you want to take for lunch.
First decide what matters most to you: comparing fat content, choosing a portion in advance or putting together your lunch. Always compare nutritional values using the same unit and for the correct flavour variety.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content | Compare fat per 100 g with a similar tortilla chip. Also check energy and salt per 100 g. | I want to take chips that demonstrably contain less fat than the ones I’m comparing them with, rather than relying on words such as ‘light’. For around 42% of consumers, this fat comparison comes first. |
| Portion for on the go | Check the pack weight and any stated portion size; measure out the amount you want to take. | I easily lose track of my portion when eating from a large bag, so I’d rather portion out the chips at home. Around 33% of consumers give portion choice the highest priority. |
| Place in your lunch | Decide whether the chips are an accompaniment and what else you’ll take for lunch. | When I have lunch on the go, I don’t want to take only chips, so I also think about the rest of the meal. For around 25% of consumers, putting together their lunch is the most important consideration. |
A word describing the flavour, thickness or portion doesn’t in itself tell you anything about the fat content of a tortilla chip.
Compare the fat content per 100 g of similar varieties and check the energy and salt content too.
According to Albert Heijn, AH plain tortilla chips contain 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, compared with 1.1 g for Doritos Cool American. So a difference in fat content doesn’t tell you how much salt you’re choosing.
Compare both values per 100 g, then consider how much you’ll actually take with you.
Albert Heijn lists eight 25 g portions in a 200 g bag of AH plain tortilla chips. Eating straight from the bag makes it harder to stick to your chosen amount.
Measure out the amount you want to take at home and put it in a separate tub or bag.
Allergens vary by variety: Albert Heijn lists milk for Doritos Cool American and a warning that AH plain tortilla chips may contain soya.
Read the allergen information on the packaging of the exact variety you’re buying.
Albert Heijn sells, among other products under the AH brand, plain and sweet chilli tortilla chips. Compare nutritional values by flavour variety, not just by brand name.
Doritos Cool American is a tortilla chip variety with nutritional and allergen information available from Dutch retailers.
These Joybuy products are bags of nacho or tortilla chips that you can portion out yourself to take with you. Use the current nutritional information on the packaging to decide whether a variety meets your preference for lower-fat options.
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For anyone who wants to prepare a portion of chips at home to take with them. Measure out the amount you want from the 475 g bag and compare the nutritional information per 100 g if fat content is your main concern.
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A 185 g bag for anyone who wants to choose how many chips to take. If you’re choosing based on fat content, compare the nutritional information for this plain variety with that of a similar tortilla chip.
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For anyone who wants to take a measured portion of salted tortilla chips as an accompaniment. Portion out the 475 g bag in advance and check the salt content on the packaging as well as the fat content.
Compare the fat content per 100 g of similar tortilla chips and check the exact variety. Albert Heijn lists 20 g of fat per 100 g for AH plain tortilla chips and 22 g for Doritos Cool American. The difference between these two flavours doesn’t in itself confirm a reduced-fat claim.
If you want to take more than a snack, have tortilla chips as an accompaniment rather than as the only part of your lunch. For the rest of your lunch, you could consider a wholegrain product, vegetables or fruit; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre also gives these as examples of food to take with you.
Measure out the amount you want to eat at home and put it in an airtight tub or bag. That way, you won’t have to eat straight from a multipack while you’re out.
Read the allergen information on the current packaging for the flavour you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn lists milk for Doritos Cool American and says that AH plain tortilla chips may contain soya; don’t assume the same applies to other varieties.
Nutri-Score doesn’t replace comparing fat content. Albert Heijn describes it as a tool for comparing products within a product group; for your needs, check the fat per 100 g separately in the nutritional information.
