Those comparing pack sizes
If you want to know in advance how many snacks a pack will provide, check the net weight. For example, Jumbo lists a 300 g plain variety, while ALDI also shows a 300 g SUN SNACKS pack.
Who are these choices relevant to?
Label-conscious snackers
If ingredients or allergens influence your choice, check the exact variety. Albert Heijn, for example, lists milk and lactose in its nacho cheese chips, and states that the product may contain soya.
Snackers who want to set a portion
A pack isn’t the same as one snack portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre uses 40 g as the amount for a bowl of average crisps; check the stated portion for your chosen tortilla chips and decide how much you want to serve yourself.
What should you look for when choosing?
First decide how much you want to eat during your break. Then think about which flavour appeals to you and whether the label meets your needs.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it important to? |
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| Pack size | Compare the net weight in grams with the amount you want to eat over one or more breaks. | If I want to split snacks across several occasions, I’d rather look at the total weight than just the pack size. For around 36% of consumers, this is the main consideration. |
| Portion and nutritional value | Check the stated portion and the energy and salt values per 100 g and per portion, where provided. | For a short break, I want to be able to decide how much I actually put in a bowl. Around 29% of consumers prioritise having a defined portion. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list, allergen information and any statements about possible traces on the pack you’ve chosen. | If certain ingredients aren’t suitable for me, I need to be able to check the exact variety before choosing it. For around 21% of consumers, label information is the first thing they consider. |
| Flavour and how you’ll enjoy them | Choose between plain and flavoured varieties. Also consider whether you want to eat the chips on their own or with a dip. | I’m looking for something that’s ready to enjoy during my break, or plain chips to have with a dip. For around 14% of consumers, flavour and how they’ll enjoy the chips matter most. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming that corn tortilla chips are automatically gluten-free
The ingredient corn or the product name ‘tortilla’ doesn’t tell you whether a specific variety is labelled gluten-free. Allergens can also vary by flavour: Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose in its nacho cheese variety, and states that it may contain soya.
Check the ingredients, allergens and any gluten-free statement on the pack of the variety you’re buying.
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Thinking of a whole pack as one snack portion
A 300 g pack may contain more than you want to eat during one short break. Nutritional information per portion is only useful if you compare it with the amount you actually serve yourself.
Decide on your portion in advance and serve it from the pack. A smaller pack may be more convenient if you want to set aside enough for one snack occasion.
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Relying on the flavour name for complete product information
Plain, cheese and chilli give you an idea of the flavour, but they don’t tell you which ingredients or allergens are in a particular pack.
Check the label of each variety separately, even if you’ve bought chips from the same brand before.
Brands to consider
The brands below offer different flavours and pack sizes. Check the details for the specific variety you’re considering.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers several tortilla chip flavours under its own brand, including plain, nacho cheese and sweet chilli.
- The plain variety listed weighs 300 g and contains corn, sunflower oil and salt.
- The ingredients and nutritional values for this plain variety don’t automatically apply to other Jumbo flavours.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn offers plain, cheese and sweet chilli varieties under its own brand, among others.
- The nacho cheese variety lists details including its 200 g pack size and allergen information.
- According to Albert Heijn, this variety contains milk and lactose and may contain soya; check other flavours separately.
Snack Day
Snack Day is a Lidl snack brand. Lidl offers, among other products, 60 g packs of sweet paprika tortilla chips.
- The 60 g pack listed gives you a specific smaller size to compare with the amount you plan to snack on.
- Lidl states that this particular item is only available in store.
SUN SNACKS
ALDI offers SUN SNACKS tortilla chips in plain, cheese and sweet chilli flavours.
- ALDI also lists a 300 g pack of tortilla chips from this brand.
- Check the ingredients and allergens on the pack of the flavour you choose.
Doritos
Doritos offers several tortilla chip flavours, including Sweet Chilli Pepper and Cool American.
- The different flavours let you choose between plain, cheese and seasoned varieties.
- Don’t assume you know the ingredients or allergens from the flavour name; check the label of the variety you’ve chosen.
Mission
Mission Foods offers a range of products internationally, including Protein Tortilla Chips in Jalapeño flavour.
- This product range is worth considering if you’re looking for a specific Mission variety rather than standard plain tortilla chips.
- Check the pack, ingredients and nutritional information for the specific product listing you’re considering.
Tortilla chips on Joybuy
These products include plain and flavoured options for a savoury snack, in pack sizes from 165 g to 272 g. First choose the flavour and amount that suit your break, then check the label on the pack you’ve chosen.
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Doritos Nacho Cheese – 272 g
An option if you’re looking for tortilla chips with a nacho cheese flavour. The pack contains 272 g; decide in advance how much you want to eat during one break and check the allergens on the pack.
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Doritos Dippers Plain – 185 g
A plain variety to enjoy on its own or with a dip. The pack contains 185 g; check the label if ingredients or allergens are important to your choice.
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Doritos Sweet Chilli Pepper Tortilla Chips – 170 g
For anyone who fancies a sweet chilli flavour during their break. The pack contains 170 g; check the ingredients and allergens for this variety before choosing it.
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g'woon Tortilla Chips Natural – 165 g
A plain variety for a snack or to enjoy with a dip. The pack contains 165 g; check the label for the ingredients and any allergen information.
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Santa Maria Original Nacho Chips – 185 g
An option if you’re looking for nacho chips to enjoy with a dip. The pack contains 185 g; choose an amount to suit your break and check the allergen information on the pack.
Frequently asked questions
Is a large pack of tortilla chips suitable for one short break?
That depends on how much you want to eat. You can split a 300 g pack across several snack occasions; decide on your portion in advance rather than treating the whole pack as one serving.
Are corn tortilla chips automatically gluten-free?
No, don’t rely on the corn ingredient alone. Check whether the exact variety is labelled gluten-free, and read the label on the pack you’re buying.
Where can I check which allergens tortilla chips contain?
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current pack, including any statements about possible traces. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory allergen labelling requirements; Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose in its nacho cheese variety, and states that it may contain soya.
How should I store an opened pack of tortilla chips?
Follow the storage advice on your pack and seal it properly after use. Jumbo advises storing its plain variety in a cool, dry place; Albert Heijn recommends closing the pack properly after use for its nacho cheese variety.
Can I use the same label information for plain and cheese chips?
No, check each flavour separately. Jumbo lists corn, sunflower oil and salt for its plain variety, while Albert Heijn lists milk and lactose as allergens for its nacho cheese variety.