Which pack size is right for you?

Shopping for several lunches

You want to spread a bag across several meals or share it with housemates. Before choosing a large size, consider whether you’ll actually use all the contents.

Portioning out a desk lunch

You’d rather set aside a portion in advance than eat straight from a large bag while working. Jumbo Supermarkten lists ten 30 g portions in its 300 g plain tortilla chips bag.

Checking the label

You check the ingredients and allergens for each flavour. According to Jumbo Supermarkten’s product information, Doritos Cool American contains milk; Albert Heijn says Doritos Naturel may contain soya and wheat.

What should you look for when choosing?

First, decide how much tortilla chips you want for one or more lunches. Then compare the portion information and the label for the specific flavour.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Enough for several lunches Compare the bag size with how much you’ll use; Jumbo Supermarkten and ALDI each list a 300 g bag. If I buy tortilla chips for several lunches, I want to avoid leaving some of the bag uneaten. Making good use of the contents is the top priority for an estimated 50% of consumers.
Portioning at your desk Check the portion information on the bag you’ve chosen and decide whether you want to set aside a portion in advance. For my lunch, I want to set aside a portion first, so the open bag doesn’t determine how much I eat. A manageable portion is the top priority for around 30% of consumers.
Ingredients and allergens Read the current label for each flavour, including allergen information and any warnings about possible traces. Before trying a different flavour, I want to know what’s in it. Checking the label comes first for an estimated 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Treating a big bag as one lunch portion

    A large pack doesn’t mean you need to eat it all at once. Jumbo Supermarkten lists ten 30 g portions in its 300 g plain tortilla chips bag.

    Set aside the amount you want before lunch, then seal the rest of the bag again.

  • Assuming every flavour contains the same allergens

    Jumbo Supermarkten lists milk in Doritos Cool American, while Albert Heijn warns that Doritos Naturel may contain soya and wheat.

    Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current pack, even if you’re familiar with another flavour from the same brand.

  • Relying on an old product listing as a current buying option

    Albert Heijn listed its 150 g Original Tortilla Chips as discontinued. So a product page doesn’t necessarily mean the bag is still available to buy.

    Before you shop, check that your chosen variety is available, and read the label again when you buy it.

Brands to consider

Jumbo

The Jumbo own-brand product reviewed is a 300 g plain variety, suited to anyone looking to spread a bag across several occasions.

  • For this specific variety, Jumbo Supermarkten lists ten 30 g portions and the ingredients as maize, sunflower oil and salt.
  • Don’t assume those ingredients or portion details apply to other flavours without checking the label.

SUN SNACKS

ALDI lists SUN SNACKS Tortilla Chips in a 300 g bag.

  • The listed pack size makes this variety worth considering if you want to use the contents over several lunch breaks.
  • Check the pack to see which ingredients, allergens and nutritional values apply to your chosen variety.

Doritos

The Doritos products reviewed include a plain variety and a flavoured variety in different bag sizes.

  • Albert Heijn lists Doritos Naturel in a 185 g bag; Jumbo Supermarkten lists Doritos Cool American in a 272 g bag.
  • Allergen information varies: according to Jumbo Supermarkten, Cool American contains milk, while Albert Heijn says Naturel may contain soya and wheat.

Albert Heijn

The own-brand product reviewed, AH Original Tortilla Chips, came in a 150 g pack.

  • Albert Heijn described this variety as roasted, then fried in sunflower oil.
  • Albert Heijn listed the product as discontinued, so check which varieties are currently available.

Lidl

Lidl Nederland listed a 60 g sweet paprika variety as an in-store product for anyone looking for a small bag.

  • The listed bag is smaller than the 300 g bags reviewed.
  • Check in store for availability and read the information on the current pack’s label.

Tortilla chips on Joybuy

This large bag is an option if you want to spread tortilla chips across several desk lunches or share them. Choose a size based on how much you’ll use, not simply because the bag is big.

Santa Maria salted tortilla chips, 475 g bag

Santa Maria Tortilla Chips Salted 475 g

You can portion out this 475 g bag for several lunches or to share. Check the current pack for portion information and allergen details.

View on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Is a 300 g bag handy for one desk lunch?

If you only want a small amount, you’ll need to store or share the rest of the bag. Jumbo Supermarkten lists ten 30 g portions in its 300 g plain tortilla chips bag; if you like, set aside a portion before lunch.

How should I store an opened bag of tortilla chips?

Seal the opened bag tightly and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. A large size makes most sense if you expect to use the rest too.

Should I check the allergens again if I choose a different flavour?

Yes, check the label for the flavour you’ve chosen. Jumbo Supermarkten lists milk in Doritos Cool American, while Albert Heijn says Doritos Naturel may contain soya and wheat.

Can I use the average nutritional values for crisps to work out those for my tortilla chips?

No, average values for crisps don’t tell you the nutritional content of a specific bag of tortilla chips. Voedingscentrum gives average values of 215 kcal, 13,1 g fat and 0,53 g salt for 40 g of crisps. Check the label for the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion of your product.