Who is this choice relevant to?

Anyone who gets hungry while out and about

You want to take something small with you rather than a full meal. A single bag makes the amount clear in advance, but when you eat it still matters.

Anyone who prefers a light snack just before a workout

Is your workout coming up soon, and do you sometimes find fatty snacks too heavy? The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises avoiding high-fat products shortly before exercise, so opt for something small that you’re used to.

Anyone comparing ingredients

You want to know which flavour and allergens apply to your choice. Doritos Cool American, as listed by Jumbo, contains milk; Jumbo’s listing for Doritos Naturel says it may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat. Always check the label on the bag you buy.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how soon before your workout you want to eat. Then compare the pack weight with the nutritional information and check the ingredients.

What to consider What to check when buying Who it matters to
Time until your workout Check how much time you have and how much fat your portion contains. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and high-fat products just before exercise. If I’m about to exercise, I want something small that won’t feel heavy. For around 40% of consumers, eating lightly before a workout is the priority.
A ready-to-take portion Check the weight of each bag and the portion size on the label. A 44 g bag is not the same as a 30 g portion on the label. When I’m out and about, I want to know how much I’m taking with me, without eating from a large bag. A set portion is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers.
Flavour and allergens Read the ingredients and allergen warnings for the specific flavour, including plain tortilla chips. I only choose a flavour once I know which ingredients and allergens are listed on the label. For around 20% of consumers, this check makes all the difference.
Portioning a large bag Check the number of portions on the pack and consider whether you can divide the bag into smaller amounts in advance. If I take crisps with me for more than one occasion, I want to measure out and store my own portions. For around 10% of consumers, a larger pack is the priority.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a small bag is a light snack

    A smaller pack limits the amount, but doesn’t change the nutritional composition per gram. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises avoiding high-fat products just before exercise.

    So first, check when your workout starts. If you’re eating shortly beforehand, consider a small, familiar snack instead of tortilla chips.

  • Assuming a 44 g bag is the same as a portion on the label

    Several tortilla chip packs listed by Jumbo show nutritional values for a 30 g portion. A whole 44 g bag contains more than that.

    Check the net weight and see whether the nutritional information is given per 100 g, per portion or both before comparing packs.

  • Assuming plain means allergen-free

    Jumbo’s listing for Doritos Naturel says it may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat. Another flavour, Doritos Cool American, lists milk.

    If you’re checking for allergens, read the current label for the exact product you’re buying; don’t rely on the flavour name alone.

  • Taking a large bag without portioning it out

    The 300 g bag of Tortilla Chips Naturel listed by Jumbo contains ten 30 g portions. Eating straight from the bag makes it harder to stick to the amount you planned.

    Measure out a portion at home and put it in a resealable container if you only want to take one snack with you.

Brands and supermarket own-label ranges compared

Doritos

Doritos is worth considering if you want to compare a single bag with a larger pack: Jumbo and Albert Heijn list, among other options, a 20 × 44 g Nacho Cheese multipack.

  • There are different pack sizes and flavours to compare.
  • Ingredients and nutritional values vary by flavour. Jumbo’s listing for Cool American includes milk; check the label for the flavour you choose.

Jumbo

The 300 g Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel is an option if you want to measure out a smaller amount at home.

  • Jumbo lists ten 30 g portions for this flavour.
  • The bag doesn’t contain individually wrapped portions to take with you, so you’ll need your own container or bag.

Albert Heijn

The range includes, among other options, 200 g bags of AH Tortilla chips naturel and a 20 × 44 g Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack.

  • You can compare a larger own-label bag with individual branded bags by pack size.
  • Use the label for the specific flavour you choose to check nutritional values and allergens.

SUN SNACKS

ALDI Netherlands lists SUN SNACKS Tortillachips in a 300 g bag, a size you can divide into portions yourself.

  • The stated weight makes it clear that this is a larger bag.
  • Check the pack for the portion size, nutritional information and allergens before comparing this flavour with others.

Snack Day

Lidl presents Snack Day as its own brand for savoury snacks. Use the brand name as a starting point when looking for tortilla chips.

  • The brand helps you identify Lidl’s snack range.
  • First check that the specific product is tortilla chips, then read the nutritional information and allergens on the pack.

Small bags of tortilla chips on Joybuy

This single bag is an option if you want to take a pre-portioned serving of tortilla chips with you when there’s still time before your workout. If you’re eating just before exercise, the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s advice about small portions and high-fat products still applies.

Doritos Sweet Chili Pepper tortilla chips, 44 g bag

Doritos Sweet Chili Pepper tortilla chips 44 g

This single bag is suitable if you want to choose one portion to take with you in advance and aren’t eating just before your workout.

Pack size: 44 g. Compare this weight with the portion size on the label, and check the current nutritional information, ingredients and allergens for this flavour.

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Frequently asked questions

Are tortilla chips suitable just before my workout?

Tortilla chips are generally not the most obvious choice just before exercise. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises against large portions and high-fat products at that time. It’s better to choose something small that you’re used to, especially if you’ve found fatty snacks too heavy before.

How can I take one portion from a large bag?

Measure out the amount you want at home and put it in a resealable container. Compare your portion with the label: Jumbo lists ten 30 g portions in its 300 g bag of Tortilla Chips Naturel.

Where can I find allergen information for tortilla chips?

According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information for pre-packed tortilla chips is shown on the label. Read the label on the specific bag you’re buying, including any warnings about what the product may contain.