If you’re mainly after something crunchy with your coffee, plain tortilla chips make a suitable snack, but they’re not a particularly good source of protein for that occasion. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Doritos list around 1.7 to 2.3 g of protein per stated serving of their plain chips. If you’re also keeping an eye on your protein intake, compare the chips with an additional option such as a tortilla or wrap. The latter isn’t a chip and needs to be prepared differently.
If you want to keep an eye on your protein intake during your coffee break after exercising, look at the amount in your whole snack per serving. The plain chips from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Doritos contain relatively little protein; a separate protein source or a tortilla may be a better fit for what you’re looking for.
If you mainly want a crunchy snack that’s ready to eat, extra protein doesn’t have to be the deciding factor. When choosing tortilla chips, compare the serving size and nutritional information of the variety you’re considering.
Albert Heijn’s product information lists AH Tortilla chips naturel as gluten-free. By contrast, Jumbo lists wheat and gluten in Jumbo's High Proteïne Tortilla Large. Check the packaging of the current product before buying.
First decide whether you want to eat chips or use a tortilla as the base for a snack. Then compare the nutritional information per serving and, if it matters to you, the ingredients and allergens.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | Compare the protein content per stated serving with the amount you actually plan to eat; remember that chips and wraps are different products. | If you want to watch your protein intake during your coffee break after exercising, consider the whole snack, not just the figure per 100 g. For around 50% of consumers making this choice, protein is the top priority. |
| Ready-to-eat crunch | Check the serving weight and salt content of the chips you choose. | During a short break, you may simply want something crunchy that needs no preparation. Around 30% of consumers say that having a quick snack is their top priority. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the current ingredients list and allergen information for the exact variety you’re buying. | If you avoid wheat or gluten, the ingredients need to be suitable for you. For around 20% of consumers, checking this is the most important consideration. |
Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Doritos list around 1.7 to 2.3 g of protein per stated serving of the plain chips mentioned here. A larger serving of chips also means more salt and energy from the chips.
Compare the protein content with the amount you actually eat. If you want another source of protein as well, choose one separately rather than treating a larger serving of chips as an equivalent alternative.
Jumbo's High Proteïne Tortilla Large is a wrap, not a crunchy tortilla chip, so you’ll use it differently during a coffee break.
Choose the type of product first: ready-to-eat chips if you’re after a crunch, or a tortilla if you want to make a snack with a filling.
The name doesn’t tell you whether a product contains wheat or gluten. Albert Heijn’s product information lists AH Tortilla chips naturel as gluten-free, while Jumbo lists wheat and gluten in Jumbo's High Proteïne Tortilla Large.
Check the allergen information on the packaging every time you buy, even if you already know the product name.
AH Tortilla chips naturel are corn chips for anyone mainly looking for a crunchy snack. Albert Heijn’s product information lists this variety as gluten-free.
This comparison includes two different types of product from Jumbo: Tortilla Chips Naturel and Jumbo's High Proteïne Tortilla Large, which is a wrap.
Doritos Naturel tortilla chips are an option if you want a crunchy chip, rather than a product that’s specifically high in protein per serving.
The plain chips mentioned here provide little protein per stated serving: Albert Heijn, Doritos and Jumbo list around 1.7 to 2.3 g. If you want to keep an eye on your protein intake at this time, compare a separate protein source with the amount of chips you actually eat.
No. Jumbo's High Proteïne Tortilla Large is a wrap, not a chip. Jumbo lists 11.7 g of protein per 61.7 g tortilla and says the product contains wheat and gluten.
Check the allergen information for the exact variety on the current packaging. Albert Heijn lists AH Tortilla chips naturel as gluten-free; Jumbo lists wheat and gluten in Jumbo's High Proteïne Tortilla Large.
According to Voedingscentrum, most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a varied diet. If you want to enjoy tortilla chips during your coffee break, consider their protein content as part of everything else you eat, rather than judging them by the product name alone.
