If you’re handing them out to a group
If each colleague or visitor gets their own bag, you won’t need to portion crisps out of one opened bag during the break. For example, Jumbo lists Doritos Nacho Cheese tortilla chips in a pack of 20 × 44 g bags.
Which size works best for you?
If you’re packing something in a bag or lunchbox
An individually sealed bag is easier to pack in advance than crisps from an opened sharing bag. Just check the exact product type: not every small bag of Doritos or mixed snack pack contains tortilla chips.
If you’re comparing ingredients by flavour
When choosing different flavours or a mixed box, the ingredients, allergens and nutritional values for each variety matter more than just the name on the outer packaging. Check the nutrition information per 100 g and, where available, per bag so you can compare like for like.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide how you want to serve the crisps with your afternoon coffee: individual bags for everyone, a shared bowl, or a box with different snacks. Then check what’s inside the pack you’ve chosen.
Individual bags of tortilla chips
Best for: a break when you’re handing out sealed bags or taking them with you. Jumbo lists Doritos Nacho Cheese as 20 × 44 g.
Consider: each bag contains a set amount, which may not be the portion size you want to serve.
Large bag of tortilla chips
Best for: sharing from a bowl when you want to decide how much to serve.
Consider: you’ll need to portion the crisps yourself, and an opened bag is less convenient if you want to take a sealed portion with you later.
Mixed multipack of crisps
Best for: a group that wants different types of crisps, without needing every bag to contain tortilla chips.
Consider: Lidl describes a multipack with different types of crisps. Check what’s in each bag if everyone needs tortilla chips.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Handing them out in advance | Check the number of bags, the weight of each bag and which types of crisps they contain. | If everyone gets their own bag during the break, I don’t want to portion everything out of a large bag first. For around 40% of consumers, handing them out in advance is the top priority. |
| Taking sealed portions with you | Check the size of the individual bags and the storage instructions for the product you’ve chosen. | For a lunchbox or bag, I want a sealed bag rather than crisps from an opened sharing bag. Around 30% of consumers prioritise taking them with them. |
| Ingredients and nutritional values | Read the ingredients and allergen information for each variety; compare nutrition information on the same basis, such as per 100 g. | When there are different flavours, I want to know what’s in my bag before choosing it. For around 30% of consumers, ingredients and nutritional values matter most. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a mixed box contains bags of tortilla chips
A multipack can contain several types of crisps. Lidl describes a mix of different bags, while Joybuy describes its Lay’s Cheetos Doritos Mega Box as containing potato crisps and corn crisps.
If everyone needs tortilla chips, check which individual bags contain them before choosing the box.
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Assuming the label for one flavour applies to all flavours
Jumbo lists milk as an allergen for Doritos Nacho Cheese 20 × 44 g. You can’t automatically apply that information to other flavours or brands.
Check the current ingredients list, allergen information and nutrition table on the packaging for each variety you choose.
Brands and retailers compared
Doritos
Jumbo and Albert Heijn list Doritos Nacho Cheese tortilla chips in a multipack of 20 × 44 g bags.
- A specific pack size with individual bags to hand out to a group.
- Jumbo lists milk for this Nacho Cheese variety; check other flavours separately.
Albert Heijn
As well as Doritos, Albert Heijn lists tortilla chips under its own brand, including large bags.
- A useful option to compare a sharing bag with the Doritos multipack.
- A large AH bag isn’t a pack of individual bags for handing out.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists a Doritos Nacho Cheese pack with 20 individual bags of 44 g each.
- The number of bags and the weight per bag make it easy to plan how many to hand out.
- Don’t use the ingredients and allergen information for this variety as a guide to other Doritos products.
Lidl Snack Day
Lidl describes a multipack with 15 bags of different types of crisps.
- An option to consider if you want a variety of crisps.
- A mix of crisps isn’t the same as 15 bags of tortilla chips.
Mission
Mission Foods offers a range of tortilla chip varieties.
- The different varieties give you options to compare ingredients if you find them in a shop.
- Before buying, check the pack size available locally, the label and whether the pack contains individual bags.
Mixed snack boxes on Joybuy
These boxes work well with afternoon coffee if you want to hand out individual bags of different crisps. Don’t choose them solely because they contain corn crisps if everyone needs tortilla chips; check what’s in the individual bags.
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Lay's Cheetos Doritos Mega Box, 20 bags
For handing out a selection of snacks in individual bags. Joybuy describes a range that includes potato crisps and corn crisps; check which bags contain tortilla chips if that matters to your group.
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Lay's Fun Mix Box, 15 bags
For anyone who wants to hand out a selection of crisps during the break or take sealed bags with them. Check the contents and allergens for each variety if you’re specifically looking for tortilla chips or need to consider food allergies.
Frequently asked questions
When should I choose individual bags rather than a large bag of tortilla chips?
Choose individual bags if you want to hand them out in advance or take a sealed portion with you. If everyone is eating from the same bowl, a large bag lets you decide how much to serve.
Does a mixed multipack of crisps always contain tortilla chips?
No. A mixed box can contain potato crisps and corn crisps without every bag being tortilla chips. If you only want to hand out tortilla chips, check the listed contents of each variety.
Should I check for allergens if I already know the flavour?
Yes, check the packaging for the specific variety. Jumbo lists milk for Doritos Nacho Cheese 20 × 44 g; the same allergen information doesn’t automatically apply to other flavours or brands. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on the labels of pre-packed foods.
How do I compare the nutritional value of a sharing bag with individual bags?
First, compare the nutrition information for the products you’ve chosen per 100 g. Then check the weight of each bag or how much you plan to serve from a sharing bag; values per bag and per 100 g refer to different quantities.
How should I store tortilla chips for several breaks?
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging for the product you’ve chosen. Jumbo says to store Doritos Nacho Cheese 20 × 44 g in a cool, dry place; if you’ve opened a sharing bag, also follow the instructions on that specific pack.