Which option works best for you?

Lunchbox planners

If you’re preparing snacks for several exam days, individual bags make packing easy. Check both the number of bags and the weight of each one, so you know exactly how much you’ll be taking with you.

Those who like to portion snacks themselves

If you’d rather decide at home how many tortilla chips to put in a container, you can portion them out from a larger bag. You’ll need containers or bags, though, and you’ll have to seal the rest securely after opening.

Label-conscious snack shoppers

If ingredients, allergens or nutritional values influence your choice, compare the labels for the specific flavours and packs. The individual bags in a mixed box may also vary from one another.

What should you look for when choosing?

Individual bags of tortilla chips

Best if: you want to take tortilla chips with you for several days without portioning them out in advance.

Bear in mind: the convenience of a bag doesn’t tell you how much you’ll want to eat at each snack break.

Portioning out a large bag yourself

Best if: you want to decide at home how much to put in each lunchbox.

Bear in mind: you’ll need to portion the chips out in advance and seal the opened bag securely afterwards.

Mixed snack box

Best if: you want to take a variety of savoury snacks with you and don’t need tortilla chips every time.

Bear in mind: the total number of bags isn’t the same as the number of bags of tortilla chips.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Convenience for lunchboxes Count the bags of tortilla chips and check their weight. For example, Jumbo lists Doritos Nacho Cheese as 20 × 44 g. If I’m filling lunchboxes for several exam days, I want to know how many bags of tortilla chips I can take without having to portion them out. This is said to be the main priority for around 40% of consumers.
Choosing the portion size yourself Check the net weight and how to store the bag after opening. Albert Heijn lists AH Tortilla chips naturel as 200 g, with eight 25 g servings. I’d rather fill my own container at home, so I can choose how much to have each time. This is said to be the main priority for around 30% of consumers.
Ingredients and nutritional information For each flavour, compare the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values per 100 g or per serving on the current label. When I’m packing snacks for myself or others, I want to check first that the chosen flavour fits with the ingredients and allergens I need to consider. This is estimated to be the biggest concern for around 30% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming a snack box is full of tortilla chips

    A mixed box may contain only a few bags of tortilla chips. According to Albert Heijn, the Lay's Mega box contains twenty snack bags, including five bags of Doritos.

    Check the contents by snack type before working out how many lunchboxes you can fill.

  • Assuming one individual bag is a standard portion

    Jumbo lists Doritos bags at 44 g. Voedingscentrum uses a handful of 13 g as a reference for an average portion of tortilla chips; this isn’t a recommended amount for every snack break.

    Check the weight of the bag and decide for yourself how much you want to pack.

  • Reading only the front of the pack

    A claim such as ‘gluten-free’ doesn’t give you the full picture of other allergens. Albert Heijn also warns that AH Tortilla chips naturel may contain soya.

    Check the current ingredients list, allergen information and nutrition table for the flavour you choose.

  • Buying a large bag without a plan for portioning and storage

    A large bag doesn’t come with individual bags for each lunchbox. Albert Heijn advises resealing the pack of its plain variety securely after use.

    Portion the chips out in advance if you want to take containers with you, then reseal the rest straight away.

    Portioning the chips yourself takes preparation and requires suitable containers or bags.

Brands and shopping options to consider

Doritos

Jumbo lists Doritos Nacho Cheese as individually wrapped tortilla chips in a pack of 20 × 44 g.

  • The pack clearly states the number of bags and the weight of each one.
  • Check the current ingredients and allergen information for the flavour you choose.

Albert Heijn

According to Albert Heijn, AH Tortilla chips naturel comes in a 200 g bag, with a stated serving size of 25 g.

  • An option if you want to fill containers at home for several snack breaks.
  • These aren’t individual lunchbox bags; reseal the rest securely after use.

Sun Snacks

ALDI lists Sun Snacks Tortillachips in plain, cheese and sweet chilli flavours in 300 g bags.

  • The stated pack size is a useful guide if you want to portion the chips out yourself.
  • Check the label for ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for the flavour you choose.

Lidl winkelassortiment

Lidl Netherlands lists 60 g bags of tortilla chips sweet paprika as an in-store product.

  • The stated pack size is helpful if you’re looking for an individual bag.
  • Check the ingredients and nutritional information on the pack; this product isn’t listed as a multipack.

Mission

Mission Foods describes its Strips tortilla chips internationally as a shape designed for dipping.

  • Their shape may be worth considering if you want to serve the chips with a dip.
  • Assess any potential purchase based on the specific pack and ingredients; this international product range isn’t a confirmed multipack option in the Netherlands.

Mixed snack box on Joybuy

This mixed snack box is an option if you want variety in your lunchboxes and don’t need tortilla chips for every snack break. Check exactly what’s inside before choosing it as a multipack of tortilla chips.

Lay's Doritos Chill Box, multipack of 12

Lay's Doritos Chill Box, multipack of 12

A mixed snack box for lunchboxes where a variety of snacks is welcome.

The product name states that it contains 12 items. Before buying, check how many of these are bags of Doritos and whether those bags contain tortilla chips.

For the snacks you choose, compare the weight per bag and the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on the labels.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a multipack more convenient than a large bag for exam lunchboxes?

A multipack with individual bags is more convenient if you want to fill lunchboxes without portioning the chips out in advance. A large bag is a good choice if you want to decide the portions yourself at home. For a multipack, check the weight of each bag; with a large bag, make sure you can seal the rest securely after opening.

How can I tell whether a snack box contains only tortilla chips?

Check which snacks are included and how many bags of each type there are. Albert Heijn lists twenty bags in the Lay's Mega box, including five bags of Doritos. So the total number of bags doesn’t tell you how many times you can pack tortilla chips.

Is a ‘gluten-free’ label enough if I need to check for allergens?

No. Check the full allergen information for the exact pack you’ve chosen too. Albert Heijn lists AH Tortilla chips naturel as gluten-free, but also warns that the product may contain soya.

How should I store a large bag between exam days?

Seal the pack securely after use and follow the storage advice on the label. Albert Heijn gives this resealing advice for its plain tortilla chips. If you’re preparing lunchboxes in advance, you can portion the amount you need into separate containers.