When comparing tortilla chips for a get-together, start by checking the kcal per 100 g, then decide how much you’ll actually put in a bowl. The four varieties on the Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages range from 470 to 475 kcal per 100 g. With such a small difference, salt, allergens and the flavour you want may be the deciding factors.
You want to serve tortilla chips, so you start by comparing the nutritional values per 100 g. Then work out how that figure translates to the amount you’ll actually serve. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 63 kcal for a 13 g handful of tortilla chips; the value for a specific variety may differ.
You don’t want to find yourself eating more from an open bag than you planned. Filling a bowl in advance makes the portion clear. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 215 kcal for a 40 g bowl of regular crisps; for your tortilla chips, use the nutritional information on the pack you’ve chosen.
For your group, kcal aren’t the only thing that matters. According to Jumbo’s product information, Jumbo Tortilla Chips Paprika contains milk; Albert Heijn says that Doritos Naturel tortilla chips may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat. Check the current packaging of the variety you buy.
Start with energy per 100 g, then choose a portion for the bowl and check the salt and ingredients of the exact flavour variety. This lets you compare products on a like-for-like basis without losing sight of how much you’re serving.
| What to check | What to look at when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per 100 g | Compare the kcal value on the same 100 g basis; don’t take a lower figure within a selection as a general claim that a product is low in calories. | When choosing between plain and flavoured, I want to know how the kcal differ for the same amount. For around 36% of consumers, comparing energy comes first. |
| Portion size | Decide how many chips to put in the bowl and calculate the kcal using the value on the pack. | When sharing food, I want to choose an amount in advance so an open bag doesn’t end up determining the portion without me realising. Portion size is the main concern for around 29% of consumers. |
| Salt | Check the salt per 100 g and take the other savoury foods you’re serving into account when making your choice. | If you’re also serving dips or other savoury snacks, I want to factor in the salt content of the chips. Around 21% of consumers give this their top priority. |
| Allergens and ingredients | For the variety you’ve chosen, check both the ingredients listed on the label and any ingredients the product may contain. | When buying chips for guests with an allergy, the information on the exact pack needs to suit their needs. For around 14% of consumers, checking this is their main concern when buying. |
The four varieties compared on the Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages range from 470 to 475 kcal per 100 g. That difference doesn’t tell you how many kcal will end up in your bowl.
Compare the value per 100 g, then serve the amount you want.
According to Jumbo, Santa Maria Giant Tortilla Chips Salsa contains 1.7 g of salt per 100 g. The Doritos Naturel variety compared here is listed by Albert Heijn as containing 0.71 g per 100 g, so similar energy values don’t mean the salt content is the same.
Compare the salt values per 100 g too, especially if you’re serving other savoury snacks.
Allergens vary between products and flavours. For Doritos Naturel, Albert Heijn lists the possible presence of cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat; Jumbo lists milk as an ingredient in its Paprika variety.
Check the allergen information on the current packaging, even if you already know the brand.
The nutritional values below apply to the varieties named, not to every tortilla chip from the same brand.
Doritos Naturel tortilla chips 170 g is a plain variety you can compare with other chips for dips or nachos.
AH Tortilla chips naturel 200 g is a plain own-brand variety for anyone wanting to compare the nutritional values and dietary information for a specific product.
Jumbo Tortilla Chips Paprika 170 g is a flavoured variety for anyone who wants to factor in paprika flavour as well as nutritional value.
Santa Maria Giant Tortilla Chips Salsa 160 g is a large chip for anyone looking for a size that’s easy to dip.
These products are options for a get-together featuring tortilla or nacho chips, whether for dipping or making nachos. Check the exact packaging before applying values from one variety to another: Doritos Dippers Naturel 185 g is not the 170 g pack of Doritos Naturel compared above.
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A plain chip for dipping or using to make nachos.
Joybuy lists 470 kcal per 100 g for this Dippers variety. Decide how much to put in your bowl and check the allergen information on the current packaging.
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A pack of nacho chips to serve with dips at a get-together.
Decide in advance how much you want to serve and use the nutritional information on the pack to work out the values for that amount. Check the allergen information too if it’s relevant to your guests.
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A salted tortilla chip variety for a get-together where you’re also serving dips.
Compare the salt and kcal per 100 g with the other chips you’re considering. To work out the values for a bowl, check the portion and nutritional information on the current packaging.
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Nacho chips for anyone wanting to use a smaller pack for a get-together or make nachos.
To help you choose, compare the nutritional value per 100 g, then decide on your portion. Check the current packaging carefully if information about soya is important to you.
First compare the kcal per 100 g, then calculate based on the amount you want to serve. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average of 63 kcal for a 13 g handful of tortilla chips; for a specific variety, use the value on its own packaging.
No. The figure of 470 kcal per 100 g only shows how those varieties compare with the other chips in this limited selection, using the same measure. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo product pages list 470 to 475 kcal per 100 g for the four varieties discussed; how much you serve is a separate choice.
No. Check the ingredients and allergens for the exact flavour variety on the current packaging. Jumbo lists milk in Jumbo Tortilla Chips Paprika, while Albert Heijn says Doritos Naturel may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack you’ve chosen and seal the bag tightly after use. Albert Heijn advises sealing its Naturel variety tightly; Jumbo recommends storing its Paprika variety in a cool, dry place.
