Being made from corn or called tortilla chips doesn’t automatically make a snack low in fat. Albert Heijn lists 20 g of fat per 100 g for AH plain, Jumbo lists 21,3 g for its paprika flavour, and Albert Heijn’s product information gives Doritos Cool American 22 g. If you want to control the preparation and portion size yourself, oven-baked chips made from wholemeal tortillas are an alternative. Jumbo lists 4 g of fat per recipe portion, which isn’t directly comparable with figures per 100 g. When choosing a snack for a child, also check the portion size, the current allergen label and, if you’re packing it to take along, the rules at their school or childcare setting.
You’re looking for something crunchy after school, but don’t want to judge a snack by its name. Compare the nutritional information for bagged crisps per 100 g, then check separately how much you’re serving. Jumbo’s oven-baked recipe gives the fat content per portion, so don’t compare that figure directly with a label value per 100 g.
If your child has a food allergy or their school has specific rules, the exact variant matters. Albert Heijn labels AH plain as gluten-free, but says it may contain soya. According to product information from Jumbo and Albert Heijn, Jumbo paprika and Doritos Cool American contain milk.
If a bag of crisps is a convenient after-school snack, the portion size, ingredients and nutritional information on the packaging can help you compare different varieties. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises looking beyond the front of the pack.
For packaged tortilla chips, first compare the fat content per 100 g. Then check the allergens for the exact flavour and decide how much you want to serve. Assess homemade oven-baked chips based on the tortillas used and the recipe portion size, rather than comparing them directly with bagged crisps per 100 g.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content | Compare packaged varieties per 100 g. For an oven-baked recipe, take the portion size and tortillas used into account. | I want to give my child crisps after school, but fat content matters more to me than the name or flavour on the bag. For around 42% of consumers considering tortilla chips for this occasion, lower fat content is the priority. |
| Allergens and school rules | Read the current allergen label for the exact variety and, if necessary, check the school or childcare setting’s policy. | If I pack a snack to take along, it needs to meet the relevant allergen requirements and the rules at the setting. For around 33% of consumers, this suitability is the top priority. |
| Convenience and portion size | Check the stated portion size and decide whether to portion out a bag in advance or make your own oven-baked chips. | After school, I want to be able to serve something quickly without eating straight from a large bag. For around 25% of consumers, a convenient, measured portion matters most. |
A corn-based crisp isn’t automatically low in fat. According to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the AH plain, Jumbo paprika and Doritos Cool American varieties listed here each contain between 20 and 22 g of fat per 100 g.
For packaged crisps, compare the fat content per 100 g. If you’re making your own, check the nutritional information for the tortillas you use and consider the portion you prepare.
Albert Heijn labels its AH plain variety as gluten-free and says it may contain soya; the Jumbo paprika and Doritos Cool American varieties listed here contain milk. So the information on one pack doesn’t tell you what’s in another flavour or brand.
Always read the label on the exact pack. Before sending a snack in with your child, check the rules at their school or childcare setting.
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list a 25 g portion for the plain and paprika crisps mentioned here. A larger bag contains more than one portion of that size.
Measure out the amount you want to serve into a bowl and decide whether crisps are right for the occasion. For snacks for children aged 4 to 12, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre also suggests vegetables and fruit.
AH plain corn tortilla chips are a useful point of comparison if you’re looking for an unseasoned variety.
Jumbo provides product information for paprika tortilla chips, as well as a recipe for homemade oven-baked chips made from wholemeal tortillas.
Doritos Cool American is a seasoned tortilla crisp to include when comparing flavours and labels.
ALDI Supermarkets lists Sun Snacks tortilla chips in its Dutch crisps range.
No. Ingredients and allergen information vary by product and variety. Albert Heijn labels AH Tortilla chips plain as gluten-free, but that doesn’t automatically apply to other tortilla chips. If you have an allergy, always read the label on the exact pack.
When choosing an everyday snack for children, don’t rely solely on claims such as ‘lower fat’. For children aged 4 to 12, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests options such as vegetables and fruit for snacks. If you want to serve crisps now and then, decide on the portion size in advance.
Only compare fat content directly when the figures are based on the same quantity. Albert Heijn lists 20 g of fat per 100 g for AH plain crisps, while Jumbo gives 4 g of fat per portion for its oven-baked recipe. For homemade chips, also check the nutritional information for the tortillas you choose and what else you’re serving.
