If lower fat content is your main priority, check the claim and nutritional information for the exact Dutch variant you want to order; a listing for a product sold abroad tells you nothing about that variant. If you’re mainly looking to consume less energy, compare the energy per 100g as well as your portion size: a fat claim does not automatically mean a lower-energy claim. Finally, check that the pack size and delivery terms suit your grocery order.
You’re looking for tortilla chips with demonstrably less fat and want to check the claim against the exact variant, rather than relying on wording on the front of the pack. The European Commission and the NVWA explain the European framework for nutrition claims.
You want to keep an eye on the energy and fat you consume when snacking. So compare the nutritional information and the amount you plan to eat; Albert Heijn lists the nutritional information for its plain variant per 100g.
You want to add tortilla chips to an existing online order and take the pack size and delivery terms into account. Jumbo offers home delivery and collection across its tortilla chips range; terms can vary by retailer and delivery slot.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat claim and variant | Check the full claim, the Dutch product variant and the fat per 100g. For a ‘low fat’ claim, solid foods must contain no more than 3g of fat per 100g, according to the European Commission. | If I specifically want less fat, I first check that the claim applies to the exact variant. Around 36% of consumers put reducing fat first. |
| Energy and portion size | Compare energy and fat per 100g, and calculate the values for both products using the same portion size. A smaller portion does not change the fat content per 100g. | If I mainly want to manage my snack portion, I look at both the nutritional information and the amount I eat. Around 29% of consumers put energy and portion size first. |
| Ordering online | Check the current delivery terms, available delivery slot and total in your basket. A product page does not prove that every variant is available at every address. | If I want to add the chips to my grocery order, I consider the convenience and terms of my order. Around 21% of consumers put the convenience of ordering online first. |
| Pack size and storage | Compare the weight in grams with how you plan to use the chips, and follow the storage instructions on the exact pack. Don’t use pack size as a substitute for checking the nutritional table. | If I’m having the chips as a snack or sharing them with others, I want a pack that suits the occasion and to know how to store any leftovers. Around 14% of consumers put choosing a suitable pack size first. |
PepsiCo lists a US Doritos Reduced Fat variant, but that doesn’t prove that a Dutch Doritos variant has the same ingredients or claim.
Check the exact product variant, the market it’s intended for and the nutritional table. Don’t assume the ingredients are the same based on the brand or flavour alone.
The requirements for ‘low fat’ and ‘reduced energy’ relate to different properties. A statement about fat does not, by itself, tell you how much energy a product contains.
Compare the energy and fat values separately, using the same quantity as your basis. For a ‘reduced energy’ claim, the European Commission specifies a reduction of at least 30%.
Delivery terms can affect whether a small order is worthwhile. Albert Heijn lists a minimum spend for delivery and charges that depend on the delivery slot you choose.
Check your full basket and the delivery slot terms before deciding whether to order the chips on their own or add them to a grocery shop.
The Dutch brand page shows several flavours, including Nacho Cheese, Sweet Chilli Pepper, Cool American and Original.
AH Plain Tortilla Chips is a specific Dutch own-label variant with information about pack size and nutritional values.
The Dutch range includes own-label tortilla chips in a variety of flavours and pack sizes.
The Dutch product page confirms Snack Day Tortilla Chips Nacho Cheese as a product variant.
The Dutch brand overview lists SUN SNACKS Tortilla Chips in a 300g pack.
Mission Foods Europe describes tortilla chips in round and triangular shapes and a range of flavours.
No, these are different claims. For a ‘low fat’ claim, solid foods must contain no more than 3g of fat per 100g, according to the European Commission. For a reduced-fat claim, check the exact product packaging and the information used for comparison.
No, a fat claim is not automatically an energy claim. For the separate ‘reduced energy’ claim, the European Commission specifies a reduction of at least 30%; so compare the energy information separately from the fat values.
Check the allergen information for the exact variant before buying, and read the packaging you receive too. The NVWA states that allergen information must appear on the label of pre-packed products. Under EUR-Lex, mandatory food information must be available free of charge before purchase when selling at a distance. The AH plain variant states that it may contain soya.
Check the minimum spend for delivery and the cost of your chosen slot before placing your order. On the information page consulted, Albert Heijn listed a €45 minimum for delivery; its service page gave delivery charges of €1,95 to €7,95, depending on the slot, with free delivery available at some times. The terms for the slot you choose will apply.
Follow the instructions on the packaging for the variant you buy. Albert Heijn advises resealing the pack after use for its plain variant; Jumbo says to store its plain variant in a cool, dry place.
