First, compare tortilla chips by their kcal per 100 g, then weigh the portion you actually eat. AH naturel and Doritos naturel both list 470 kcal per 100 g: a 25 g portion contains 117.5 kcal, based on the label. That doesn’t qualify as low in calories under the European Commission’s rules: for solid foods, the ‘low energy’ claim requires a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g. Remember to count dips and toppings separately.
If you’d like a small amount of chips with your morning coffee, check the energy content of the portion you actually have. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 13 g as a general handful of plain tortilla chips; weigh your own portion and use the label for the specific brand and variety.
To find out which variety has fewer kcal per gram, compare the values per 100 g and then calculate them for the same portion weight. This avoids differences between the serving sizes suggested by manufacturers.
If you need to avoid specific allergens, check the information on the packaging of the variety you’ve chosen. Albert Heijn labels AH naturel as gluten-free and says it may contain soya; Doritos naturel product information warns of the possible presence of wheat, cereals containing gluten and soya.
First compare the kcal per 100 g, then weigh your own portion and check the flavour, packaging and allergen information. What matters most depends on what you need from your coffee-break snack.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who might find this especially important? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy in your portion | Check the kcal per 100 g, weigh your portion and calculate the value for that weight. | If I only have a small amount with my coffee, I want to know how much energy that portion contains. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the energy content of their own portion. |
| Kcal for the same quantity | Compare per 100 g. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list 470, 470, 481 and 485 kcal per 100 g respectively for AH naturel, Doritos naturel, Jumbo naturel and AH Biologisch naturel. | I want to know whether one variety really contains fewer kcal per gram, regardless of the manufacturer’s suggested serving size. Around 29% of consumers prioritise this comparison. |
| Flavour without extras | Choose a flavour you’ll enjoy without a dip or toppings, and count any extras separately using their labels. | If I want to enjoy my coffee-break snack without extras, I focus on the chips themselves. Around 14% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Easy-to-portion packaging | Check the net weight, the number of declared servings and the storage instructions for that variety. | I want to divide a bag between several coffee breaks and store the chips properly afterwards. Around 14% of consumers prioritise having a supply that’s easy to portion. |
| Allergen requirements | Check the ingredients, specific claims and warnings about possible traces on the current packaging. | If I need to avoid specific allergens, that information matters more to me than a small difference in kcal. Around 7% of consumers prioritise these requirements. |
A smaller portion means fewer chips, but it doesn’t change the energy per 100 g. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g for the ‘low energy’ claim.
Describe the calculated energy content of a specific portion alongside its weight. Don’t use a low-energy claim just because you’re eating a small amount.
A lower figure per serving may simply be because the serving size is smaller. AH naturel lists a 25 g serving and Doritos naturel a 30 g serving; both labels list 470 kcal per 100 g.
Compare the products per 100 g first, then calculate the values for the same portion weight.
A bag contains several declared servings. Dips, cheese and other toppings aren’t included in the nutritional values for the chips.
Set aside the amount of chips you want to eat beforehand. Calculate extras separately if you want to keep track of the energy in your whole snack.
Chips you plan to eat later, as well as extras such as dips and toppings, need separate portions and calculations.
The flavour name or main ingredient alone won’t tell you whether a variety meets your allergen requirements.
Check the ingredients and warnings on the current packaging. AH naturel is labelled gluten-free and may contain soya; Doritos naturel warns of the possible presence of wheat, cereals containing gluten and soya.
Doritos naturel is a salted corn chip sold in the Netherlands in a 185 g pack.
AH naturel and AH Biologisch naturel are two distinct own-brand varieties with their own nutritional values.
Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel is an own-brand variety sold in a 300 g pack.
Lidl Netherlands lists sweet paprika tortilla chips in a 60 g pack and says the product is available in store only.
Aldi lists 300 g tortilla chips under its SUN SNACKS product range.
Mission Foods Europe lists several tortilla chips for the European market, including salted varieties in 500 g packs.
These plain or salted tortilla chips and nacho chips are options for a portion-controlled coffee-break snack. Compare the kcal per 100 g shown and choose your own portion size.
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Product information on Joybuy lists 470 kcal per 100 g; weigh your own portion to calculate its energy content.
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Product information on Joybuy lists 480 kcal per 100 g; compare this value with other varieties on the same weight basis.
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Product information on Joybuy lists 472 kcal per 100 g; weigh the portion you eat to calculate its energy content.
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Product information on Joybuy lists 472 kcal per 100 g; compare this figure per 100 g and keep your portion separate.
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Product information on Joybuy lists 474 kcal per 100 g; weigh your portion and calculate the value for the amount you eat.
No. A small portion doesn’t make the chips themselves low in calories. For solid foods, the European Commission’s ‘low energy’ claim requires a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g, so describe the energy content of a portion alongside its weight.
First compare the kcal per 100 g, then calculate the values for both varieties using the same portion weight. Albert Heijn lists 470 kcal per 100 g for both AH naturel and Doritos naturel, although their suggested serving sizes differ: 25 g and 30 g respectively.
Weigh the chips and multiply the kcal per 100 g by the portion weight in grams, then divide by 100. For example, 25 g of a product containing 470 kcal per 100 g provides 117.5 kcal, based on the label value.
Yes, if you want to calculate the energy in your whole snack. The nutritional information on the chips’ label doesn’t automatically include dips, cheese or other toppings. Use their own labels and the quantities you have.
No, don’t rely on the word ‘corn’ alone. AH naturel is labelled gluten-free, while Doritos naturel warns of the possible presence of wheat and cereals containing gluten. Check the current packaging of the variety you choose.
