For a birthday, start by comparing the energy per 100 g, then decide how many tortilla chips you want to serve. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo gives a range of 470 to 477 kcal per 100 g for the varieties compared here. That’s a small difference, while your chosen portion size, dips and suitability for guests with allergies also matter.
You want to put out some chips for your guests and start by checking the kcal per 100 g. Then you decide how much to put in each bowl: a lower figure for the product doesn’t, by itself, tell you how much someone will eat.
You’re looking for tortilla chips to share and perhaps dip. Check whether the product is described as suitable for dipping, and choose a pack size that matches what you plan to serve.
You want to know which ingredients and allergens are in a particular flavour. Check the current packaging, even if you’ve bought the same brand before.
Start with the nutritional information per 100 g, then choose how much to put on the table. Before serving, check the ingredients and allergens for the variety you’ve chosen.
| What to consider | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Energy and portion size | Compare kcal per 100 g and decide how many grams you want to serve in each bowl. | I want to keep an eye on kcal without accidentally putting out a large bowl. Around 46% of consumers say this is their top priority. |
| Dipping and sharing | Check whether the product is described as suitable for dips, and look at the net weight. | For my birthday, I want enough chips to go with the dips I’ve planned. This is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Allergens and labelling | Check the ingredients, allergens and any warnings on the packaging; compare the salt per 100 g if that’s important to you. | I’m also serving guests who need to know what’s in the product, so I want to check the right flavour. This is the main concern for around 18% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn and Jumbo list between 470 and 477 kcal per 100 g for the five products compared here. So the flavour name alone doesn’t tell you how much difference there is within this selection.
Compare the same quantity on the label and decide separately how many chips to serve. Don’t use the term ‘low calorie’ as a substitute for checking the nutritional information.
The nutritional information for a bag of tortilla chips doesn’t automatically include the dip or toppings you serve with them.
Serve dips separately, and take into account what else is on the table when deciding how many chips to serve.
Ingredients and allergen warnings vary between products and flavours. A familiar brand name or the word ‘plain’ doesn’t replace that information.
Check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging before serving the chips.
The plain and flavoured varieties in this comparison give you different options for a bowl of chips or a table of dips.
AH Tortilla chips naturel 200 g is a plain variety to compare with other tortilla chips.
Jumbo Tortilla Chips Paprika 170 g is a paprika-flavoured option if you’re also taking taste into account.
Santa Maria Nacho Tortilla Chips 475 g is an option to consider when you want to serve chips with dips.
ALDI lists SUN SNACKS Tortillachips in plain, cheese and sweet chilli flavours, in a 300 g pack.
These products are options for a birthday where you want to share tortilla chips or serve them with dips. Compare the current nutritional information for each variety and decide how much to put on the table.
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A plain variety to consider serving with a dip. Joybuy’s product information lists 470 kcal and 0.71 g of salt per 100 g. Check the allergens on the packaging before serving, too.
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A larger pack to consider if you want to serve chips with dips to several guests. Decide in advance how much you’ll serve, and check the nutritional information and allergens for this variety.
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A pack to compare if you’re filling several bowls for a group. For this Salted variety, check the kcal and salt per 100 g separately on the label.
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A smaller pack to compare with the 475 g varieties when planning how many chips to put out with your dips. Check the nutritional information for this exact variety and check the allergens for your guests.
Not among the products compared here: Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 470 kcal per 100 g for AH Tortilla chips naturel and Doritos Naturel, compared with 472 to 477 kcal per 100 g for the other varieties mentioned. Also consider how much you serve.
Voedingscentrum gives 63 kcal for a 13 g handful of tortilla chips, assorted flavours. To find the nutritional information for a specific bag, check the label for that variety.
No, it depends on the product. Albert Heijn describes AH Tortilla chips naturel as vegan and gluten-free, but says the product may contain soya. Check the current packaging for every flavour you choose.
Check the ingredients list and allergen information on the packaging of the tortilla chips you’ve chosen. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says allergens must be listed in the ingredients list on the label. Check any warnings for the specific product, too.
Seal the bag well after opening and store the chips in a cool, dry place. Also follow the storage instructions on the packaging of the product you’ve bought.
