Who might find these considerations useful?

Road-trippers keeping an eye on calories

You want to take tortilla chips with you, but first compare the energy per 100 g and decide how much you want to eat on the way.

Dippers and sharers on the go

You’re looking for chips to enjoy with salsa or guacamole and want a bag size that suits the number of people sharing.

Shoppers checking allergens

Before setting off, you check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact variety, even if you’ve bought tortilla chips from the same brand before.

What should you look for when choosing?

Use the nutrition information per 100 g to compare like-for-like tortilla chips. Then choose an amount that suits your group and, if needed, check the allergens on the packaging.

What to consider What to look for Who it matters to
Calories and quantity Compare kcal per 100 g and decide in advance how many grams to take. If I want a snack on the way without accidentally eating a whole bag, I want to decide on my portion in advance. Around 50% of shoppers say calorie and portion control are their top priority.
Bag size and how you’ll use it Check the net weight and consider whether you’ll share the chips or have them with a dip. For a snack with fellow travellers, I want a bag that’s suitable for sharing and goes well with the dip or flavour I’ve chosen. For around 30% of shoppers, this practical consideration comes first.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and the allergen and may-contain warnings for the exact variety. If someone in the car needs to avoid a particular ingredient, I want to know what’s listed on this pack. Checking allergens is the first consideration for around 20% of shoppers.

Common mistakes

  • Comparing only the calories per portion

    A smaller suggested portion may have fewer calories, even if the chips contain just as much energy per 100 g.

    Compare products per 100 g, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre advises, then calculate based on the amount you’re taking with you.

  • Assuming plain chips are much lower in calories

    According to Jumbo and Albert Heijn, Doritos Naturel Tortilla Nacho Chips and Santa Maria Nacho Chips Original differ by just 4 kcal per 100 g. The flavour name is therefore not a reliable guide to the difference in calories.

    As well as calories, consider how much you want to eat, the salt content and the allergen information.

  • Skipping the allergen check because the chips are made from maize

    Jumbo’s product information says Doritos Naturel may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat; Albert Heijn says Santa Maria Original may contain traces of soya.

    If you have an allergy, check the current ingredients and warnings on the exact bag you’re taking with you.

  • Calling a flavour or supermarket brand low-calorie without checking the label

    A flavour name or bag size won’t tell you how many kcal the tortilla chips contain per 100 g.

    Before choosing a SUN SNACKS or Snack Day variety, check the nutrition information and allergens on the current packaging.

Brands to consider

Doritos

The 185 g Naturel Tortilla Nacho Chips are a plain variety that works well with dips and nachos.

  • According to Jumbo, this variety contains 470 kcal and 0,71 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The product information says it may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat; if you have an allergy, check the current packaging.

Santa Maria

The 185 g Original Nacho Chips are round maize chips, also described as suitable for dips and salsa.

  • According to Albert Heijn, this variety contains 474 kcal and 0,9 g of salt per 100 g.
  • The product information says it may contain traces of soya; if this matters to you, check the warning on the bag.

SUN SNACKS

ALDI lists tortilla chips in plain, cheese and sweet chilli flavours, in a 300 g pack.

  • The range of flavours and net weight can help you choose a bag for your group.
  • Before choosing a flavour, compare the calories per 100 g and check the allergens on the current packaging.

Snack Day

Lidl lists Snack Day tortilla chips in flavours including sweet chilli and nacho cheese, in 300 g packs.

  • The flavour and bag size can help you choose when buying for several travellers.
  • Check the nutrition information and allergens for your chosen variety on the packaging.

Tortilla chips on Joybuy for your trip

These products include an Original nacho variety to enjoy with dips and a Sweet Chili Pepper variety for anyone looking for a spiced flavour. Compare the nutrition information per 100 g and decide for yourself how much you want to eat on the way.

Santa Maria Original Nacho Chips, 185 g bag

Santa Maria Original Nacho Chips, 185 g

An Original nacho variety for sharing with salsa or another dip on the way.

According to Albert Heijn, this variety contains 474 kcal and 0,9 g of salt per 100 g. Decide how much to take with you and, if you have a soya allergy, check the current packaging.

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Doritos Sweet Chili Pepper Tortilla Chips

Doritos Sweet Chili Pepper Tortilla Chips

A sweet chilli-flavoured tortilla chip for anyone who doesn’t want to take a plain variety on the trip.

Before buying, check the net weight on the exact pack: product listings show both 44 g and 170 g. Compare the calories per 100 g on the label and, if you have an allergy, read the information about cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I compare tortilla chips by calories?

Compare the energy per 100 g of similar products. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing labels on this basis. Then decide how many grams you want to take with you, as suggested portions can vary between products.

Are tortilla chips automatically a low-calorie snack?

No. Don’t rely on the product name or flavour to tell you. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s calorie checker lists 63 kcal for a 13 g handful of tortilla chips. For a specific product, check the nutrition information and how much you eat.

What should I check if someone in the car has a food allergy?

Before setting off, read the ingredients list and allergen and may-contain warnings on the current packaging for the exact variety. Don’t rely solely on the fact that the chips are made from maize or on information from a bag you bought before.

Is the nutrition information per portion enough to compare two bags?

No. Use the values per 100 g to compare them. According to the European Union, nutrients must be shown per 100 g or 100 ml in nutrition declarations. Any additional portion information can help you assess the amount you plan to eat.