Who are the different pack sizes for?

Organisers making tortilla chips the star

If you’re serving crisps with salsa or guacamole, you’ll want to know how many portions actually contain tortilla chips, rather than choosing a box that also includes other snacks.

For lunchboxes and handing out snacks

Individually sealed bags are handy when you want to take portions with you or hand them out without opening a sharing bag on the spot.

Groups with different snack preferences

A mixed box is an option if everyone’s happy with different crisps and snacks, and you don’t need tortilla chips in every bag.

What should you look for when choosing?

Bags containing only tortilla chips

Choose this if: you want to hand out equal portions of tortilla chips or serve them with a dip.

The trade-off: with the 20 × 44 g pack of Doritos Nacho Cheese listed by Jumbo, everyone gets the same flavour.

Mixed snack box

Choose this if: offering the group a variety of snacks matters more than having only tortilla chips.

The trade-off: not every bag contains tortilla chips; Albert Heijn lists five bags of Doritos out of a total of twenty in the Lay's Mega Box.

Large sharing bag

Choose this if: you’re serving the tortilla chips together in a bowl straight away.

The trade-off: you’ll need to portion them out yourself and reseal the bag properly once opened.

What to consider What to check before buying Who it matters to
Quantity of tortilla chips Count the bags containing tortilla chips and check their weight; the total number of bags in a mixed box doesn’t tell you enough. When serving crisps with salsa or guacamole, I want to know how many portions are actually tortilla chips. Having enough tortilla chips would be the main concern for around 45% of consumers.
Individual portions Check whether the bags are individually wrapped and compare the total weight with the weight per bag. If I’m packing snacks in lunchboxes or handing them out on the go, I want sealed portions that I don’t have to divide up myself. This convenience would be a priority for around 33% of consumers.
Variety in the box Check which brands, flavours and types of snacks are included, and how many bags of each you get. If people have different preferences, I want to be able to hand out other snacks too, even if that means fewer tortilla chips. Variety would be the main reason for around 22% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Mistaking a mixed box for a multipack of tortilla chips only

    Albert Heijn lists twenty bags in the Lay's Mega Box, including five bags of Doritos. The rest are other snacks, so the number of bags on the box doesn’t equal the number of portions of tortilla chips.

    Count the bags of the type you want before buying. If tortilla chips are the main event, choose a pack containing only those crisps or buy a sharing bag as well.

  • Comparing only the number of bags

    Jumbo lists twelve bags and 330 g in the Lay's Doritos Chill Box: an average of 27.5 g per bag. The Doritos pack also listed by Jumbo contains twenty bags of 44 g each.

    Compare both the total weight and the portion size when working out how many bags you’ll need for your group.

  • Relying only on an online description if someone has allergies

    Albert Heijn notes that ingredients and allergy information can change. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority advises checking the food label for allergen information.

    Check the current label on the specific pack and, for a mixed box, the labels on the individual bags before anyone eats them.

  • Leaving an opened sharing bag until the next time you hand out snacks

    Voedingscentrum advises that opened crisps can be kept in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days. If you’re handing out snacks on different days, individually sealed bags mean you don’t have to open all the crisps at once.

    Reseal an opened sharing bag properly, and bear in mind when you’ll be serving the crisps when you buy them.

Brands to consider

Doritos

Jumbo lists Doritos Nacho Cheese in individual portions of 20 × 44 g, as well as loose bags of tortilla chips.

  • The listed multipack clearly states the number of portions and the weight per bag.
  • This pack comes in one flavour; check the current label for ingredients and allergens.

Lay's

Lay's appears in mixed snack boxes, which may also contain Doritos and other snacks.

  • Jumbo lists a Chill Box with twelve bags, while Albert Heijn specifies a Mega Box with twenty bags and a variety of snacks.
  • A mixed box isn’t the same as a multipack containing only tortilla chips. Check what’s in each bag.

Sun Snacks

ALDI lists Sun Snacks Tortilla Chips in a 300 g sharing bag.

  • A sharing bag works well if you’re serving the crisps together in a bowl straight away.
  • The listed pack doesn’t contain individual bags for handing out.

Snack Day

Snack Day is a Lidl range of crisps and snacks. Lidl also lists a multipack containing fifteen mixed bags of crisps.

  • A mix of bags may suit a group that wants different types of crisps.
  • Before choosing it to serve with a dip, check how many bags in the specific multipack actually contain tortilla chips.

A snack box on Joybuy

This mixed snack box is designed for handing out individual portions when the group also wants crisps other than tortilla chips. Check the contents if you need a specific number of bags of Doritos.

Lay's Doritos Chill Box with 12 bags

Lay's Doritos Chill Box, 12 bags

A good choice for handing out snacks or packing lunchboxes if a mixed box of crisps suits your group.

The pack contains twelve bags. Before buying, check how many are Doritos and, if anyone has allergies, read the labels on the specific bags.

View on Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Which pack should I choose if I only want tortilla chips to serve with a dip?

Choose a pack whose contents are listed as tortilla chips only. For example, Jumbo lists Doritos Nacho Cheese in twenty 44 g bags; with a mixed snack box, you’ll need to count how many bags contain tortilla chips.

Are small bags handy for lunchboxes or handing out?

Yes, if you want to take or hand out sealed, pre-portioned snacks. Check the weight too: Jumbo lists the Lay's Doritos Chill Box as 330 g across twelve bags, averaging 27.5 g per bag, compared with 44 g per bag in the listed Doritos multipack.

How long can I keep an opened bag of crisps?

Voedingscentrum advises that opened crisps can be kept in a kitchen cupboard for 2–5 days. Seal the bag properly; if you’re handing out crisps over several days, individually wrapped portions will stay sealed until you need them.

How do I check for allergens in a mixed multipack?

Read the current labels on the specific pack and the individual bags. According to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, allergen information should be on the label; Albert Heijn notes that online product information can change.