If you want to pack lunch portions in advance
Individual bags are handy if you want to take tortilla chips with you without decanting them. Check the number of bags and the weight of each one, not just the total contents of the box.
Which packaging works best for you?
If you’re looking for tortilla chips only
A crisps box with Doritos in the name doesn’t necessarily contain only tortilla chips. Check which snacks and flavours are included in the pack.
If you want to compare labels
Ingredients, allergens, serving sizes and nutritional values can vary by flavour and pack. So compare the information for the variant you’ll actually be taking with you.
What should you look for when choosing?
Bags containing tortilla chips only
Best for: anyone who wants sealed bags for several lunches and isn’t looking for other types of crisps. Jumbo lists a Doritos pack of 20 bags of 44 g.
The trade-off: the amount in each bag is fixed, so check whether it suits your lunch.
Mixed crisps box
Best for: anyone who wants individual bags and a variety of snacks. According to its product information, the Mega Box at Albert Heijn also contains Doritos Nacho Cheese.
The trade-off: not every bag contains tortilla chips, so check what’s in the box before choosing it.
Portion a large bag yourself
Best for: anyone who wants to pack their own portions. Albert Heijn lists AH Tortilla chips naturel in a 200 g bag.
The trade-off: you’ll need a container for the portion you take with you, and you’ll have to reseal the rest of the bag.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Individual portions | Check the number of bags and the weight of each one. | If I’m eating my sandwich on the go, I want to be able to take a sealed bag with me without repacking the crisps myself. Around 45% of consumers would say that an individual portion is their top priority. |
| Contents and allergens | Check which snacks are in the box and read the ingredients and allergen information for each variant. | I want to be sure I’m packing tortilla chips and that the flavour I choose meets my requirements for ingredients and allergens. Around 33% of consumers would put those contents first. |
| Usable quantity | Compare the total weight with the number of bags of tortilla chips in a mixed pack; if you choose a large bag, decide how much you want to portion out yourself. | For several lunches, I want to know how many tortilla chips I can actually pack, even if the box contains other snacks. Around 22% of consumers would place the greatest importance on that usable quantity. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a mixed box contains only tortilla chips
According to Albert Heijn, the Lay’s/Cheetos/Doritos Mega Box contains other snacks as well as Doritos. So the name on the box doesn’t tell you how many bags of tortilla chips you’ll get.
Check the contents of each type and count the bags of tortilla chips before choosing the pack.
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Looking only at the total weight of the box
Some of the weight of a mixed box may come from other snacks. A large bag of tortilla chips, on the other hand, doesn’t give you individually packed lunch portions.
Compare the number of usable bags and their weight, and consider how much you’d want to pack yourself from a large bag.
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Relying on a flavour name to check for allergens
Doritos Nacho Cheese contains milk. Even a plain variant may carry warnings about the possible presence of allergens.
For every variant you choose, check the current ingredients list and allergen information on the pack rather than relying on the flavour name or image.
Brands to consider
Doritos
Doritos makes tortilla chips in a range of flavours. Jumbo lists a pack of 20 bags of 44 g; Doritos bags are also included in mixed crisps boxes.
- Individual bags may suit anyone looking for pre-packed lunch portions.
- A mixed box doesn’t contain Doritos alone; Nacho Cheese contains milk.
AH
According to Albert Heijn, AH Tortilla chips naturel comes in a 200 g bag, with a stated serving size of 25 g.
- The product page describes this specific variant as vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free.
- These aren’t individual lunch bags. Also check the statement that the product may contain soya.
Sun Snacks
ALDI lists Sun Snacks Tortillachips in a 300 g bag, an option if you want to portion them out yourself.
- Check the packaging for the ingredients, allergens and serving information for the variant you choose.
Snack Day
Lidl Netherlands lists Snack Day Tortillachips zeezout in a 300 g bag.
- This is a large bag to portion out yourself; check the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging.
Joybuy products for individual lunch portions
This mixed crisps box suits anyone looking for individual bags to take for lunch on the go who also wants snacks other than tortilla chips.
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Lay’s Cheetos Doritos Mega Box, 20 bags
Suitable if you want individual bags and a mix of snacks for lunch; this isn’t a box containing tortilla chips only.
The product description lists 20 bags of potato and corn snacks. Before buying, check what’s in each bag if you’re specifically looking for Doritos tortilla chips.
The description lists milk and soya. If you have allergies, check the latest information on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions
Does every crisps multipack contain tortilla chips only?
No. According to Albert Heijn, the Lay’s/Cheetos/Doritos Mega Box also contains other snacks. Check what’s in each bag if you want to take tortilla chips only.
What portion size is right for lunch on the go?
Check the weight of each individual bag, or how much you pack yourself from a large bag. Albert Heijn lists 25 g as the serving size for AH Tortilla chips naturel and 30 g for Doritos Naturel; these are product listings, not a fixed amount for every lunch.
Should I check the allergens again for a flavour I know?
Yes, check the packaging of the variant you’re buying. Ingredients and allergens can vary between bags, especially in a mixed box. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority highlights the importance of clear allergen information on labels.
What should I look for in the nutritional information for tortilla chips?
Compare the nutritional values for the variant you choose with the amount you’ll actually take with you, for example per 100 g and per portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average values for crisps of 215 kcal and 0,53 g of salt per 40 g bowl; the values for specific tortilla chips and flavours may differ.