A large bag is a good choice when you’re serving plenty of chips at once and expect to finish them after opening. Individual bags are more practical for sharing or for several get-togethers; for a smaller gathering, a small bag of plain chips may be enough for dip or nachos. Check the current label for each flavour, especially if ingredients or allergens affect your choice.
If you regularly host get-togethers at home, you can match the bag size to the number of people and how quickly you’ll get through an opened bag. A large pack is less practical if you’re likely to have lots left over.
If salsa, cheese or other toppings provide the main flavour, plain chips are a natural choice. Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe the plain chips mentioned here as suitable for dips or nachos. Then choose an amount that suits your platter.
Ingredients and allergens can vary between flavours. So check the packaging of the exact chips you’re serving, even if you already know the brand.
Best for: a group sharing plenty of chips from one bag.
Consider: any leftovers need to be stored in a well-sealed bag after opening.
Best for: sharing or get-togethers on different occasions; Jumbo lists a Doritos pack of 20 x 44 g.
Consider: individual bags give you less flexibility if you want to open just the right amount for one large platter.
Best for: a smaller get-together when you don’t want to open a large pack.
Consider: you may need several bags for a larger group.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Right amount | Compare the net weight with the number of people, and consider whether you’ll finish an opened bag. | When I’m buying for several people, I want enough chips without having to store a large bag of leftovers. Around 40% of consumers put getting the right amount first. |
| Dips and nachos | Choose a flavour that goes with your dip or toppings, and decide how much you’ll serve at once. | For my nacho platter, I want the toppings to take centre stage rather than the chips. The way the chips will be served is the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Individual portions | Check the number of bags and the weight of each one, or read the storage instructions for an opened bag. | When my guests are eating at different times, I don’t want to open all the chips at once. Portion size is the main concern for around 20% of consumers. |
| Label for each flavour | Read the ingredients, allergen information and nutritional values for the exact flavour, including salt and fat per 100 g. | If ingredients or nutritional values affect my choice, I want to be able to check the label for the flavour I’ve chosen. This is the top priority for around 10% of consumers. |
Ingredients can vary between flavours. Joybuy’s product information for Doritos Cool American lists milk and possible traces of soya, wheat and gluten; this doesn’t tell you anything about other Doritos flavours.
Read the allergen information on the current packaging for the exact flavour you’re buying.
According to the Jumbo product page, the 455 g bag of Doritos Naturel was removed from its online range. So a pack you’ve seen before may not be available for your planned get-together.
Before making plans, check that the flavour and bag size you want are available.
Voedingscentrum notes that the nutritional values of crisps can vary by brand. An average therefore doesn’t describe the contents of a specific bag of tortilla chips.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g on the packs you’re considering.
Jumbo lists Doritos in several flavours and pack sizes, including a Nacho Cheese multipack of 20 x 44 g.
Albert Heijn describes its 200 g Tortilla chips naturel as an option for dips and nachos.
ALDI lists SUN SNACKS tortilla chips in plain, cheese and sweet chilli flavours.
Mission Foods features a range of tortilla chips internationally, including Grain Free Chips and Protein Chips.
These Joybuy products include a 475 g bag for sharing and smaller bags for dips, nachos or a more distinctive flavour. The range shown doesn’t include a multipack of individual portions.
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The 475 g bag is suitable for serving chips to share. Think about how much you’ll open for your get-together, and check the current label if you have any allergies.
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A 185 g bag to consider for a smaller dip or nacho platter. It isn’t a pack of individual portions, so check the ingredients on the current label.
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This 170 g bag is a good option if you’re after a nacho cheese flavour for your get-together. Check the allergen information for this exact variety before serving the chips.
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An option if you’re deliberately choosing a sweet chilli flavour rather than plain chips for your get-together. Check the weight and allergen information on the current packaging.
A large bag is handy when you’re serving plenty of chips at once and expect to finish them. For several smaller get-togethers, individual sealed portions may be more practical.
Choose a multipack if you want to hand out individual bags or open them on different occasions. For one large platter, a single bag makes it easier to serve the amount you need.
Plain chips are a natural choice if you want salsa, cheese or other toppings to provide the main flavour. Albert Heijn and Jumbo describe the plain varieties mentioned here on their product pages as suitable for dips or nachos.
Read the allergen information on the current packaging for the exact flavour you’re buying. According to Your Europe, allergens must be clearly stated on prepacked foods; don’t assume that every flavour from a brand contains the same ingredients.
Compare the values per 100 g for the two exact products, such as salt, fat and saturated fat. Voedingscentrum notes that average crisp values can vary by brand, so they’re no substitute for the product label.
