If you’re preparing several lunches
If you portion snacks into tubs or bags at home, you can use a larger bag for several lunches. The plain varieties from AH and Jumbo that we looked at come in single bags of 200 g and 300 g respectively.
Which pack is right for you?
If you want to take a sealed portion with you
A multipack of individual bags saves you having to portion out an opened bag. For example, Jumbo lists a Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack containing 20 individual 44 g bags.
If you compare ingredients and allergens
It’s especially important to check the current packaging when choosing between different flavours. The Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack we looked at lists milk; the plain AH variety says it may contain soya.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, decide whether you can portion the chips yourself or need individually packed bags. Then compare the labels of the flavours you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Enough for several lunches | Check the net weight and think about how many portions you want to divide it into. | If I’m preparing several lunches, I want to portion out a bag without having leftovers to store for too long. This is the most important factor for around 31% of consumers. |
| Individual portions to take with you | Check whether it’s one bag or a multipack of individual bags, and how many grams each bag contains. | When I’m out and about, I want to take a sealed portion with me without having to transfer anything beforehand. This is the main priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| How they fit into your lunch | Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and calculate it for the amount you plan to eat. | At lunchtime, I want to know how many chips I’m having and how that portion fits into the rest of my meal. Around 25% of consumers prioritise this. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the ingredients list, highlighted allergens and warnings on the current packaging. | When choosing a flavoured variety, I need to check whether the ingredients suit my needs. This is the first thing around 19% of consumers consider. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming a large bag contains individual lunch portions
A single bag needs to be portioned out and resealed; a multipack of individual bags doesn’t.
Check the pack description first, then decide how many grams you want to take for each lunch.
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Assuming plain means a particular nutritional value
The flavour name doesn’t tell you how much salt, fat or energy your portion contains.
Read the nutritional information per 100 g and compare it with the amount you actually plan to eat.
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Guessing allergens from the flavour name
Ingredients and warnings vary between varieties: the Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack we looked at lists milk, while the plain AH variety warns that it may contain soya.
If you have a relevant allergy, always check the label on the pack you’re buying.
Brands to consider
Doritos
Alongside single bags, Jumbo lists a Nacho Cheese multipack containing 20 bags of 44 g each.
- The individual bags are ready to take with you as portions.
- This Nacho Cheese variety lists milk; check the label if allergens are a concern for you.
AH
The AH Tortilla chips plain variety we looked at comes in a single 200 g bag, which you can portion out yourself.
- A single bag lets you decide how much to take for each lunch.
- The product information says it may contain soya; check the current packaging.
Jumbo
The own-brand varieties we looked at include Plain in a 300 g bag and Sweet Chili in a 200 g bag.
- These varieties give you a choice of plain or flavoured.
- Compare the nutritional information for each variety: Jumbo lists 1.61 g of salt per 100 g for Sweet Chili.
SUN SNACKS
ALDI lists SUN SNACKS tortilla chips in 300 g packs, including plain, cheese and sweet chilli varieties.
- You can portion this size out at home for several lunches.
- Check the packaging for ingredients, nutritional information and allergens for your chosen flavour.
Snack Day
Lidl lists Snack Day Tortilla Chips Nacho Cheese in a 300 g bag.
- The bag gives you a size you can portion out yourself.
- Lidl lists this variety as an in-store item; check the label when you choose your bag.
Tortilla chips to portion yourself
These Joybuy products come in single bags, so you can portion some out to take with you. Compare the pack sizes and check the current nutritional information and allergen details for your chosen variety.
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Santa Maria Nacho Chips Original 475 g
If you want to portion out a bag at home for several lunches, this one contains 475 g. Check the packaging for the portion size and allergens for this variety.
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Santa Maria Tortilla Chips Salted 475 g
This 475 g bag is a good option if you want to portion out chips for several lunches. Check the current packaging for the portion size before comparing the nutritional values per portion.
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Doritos Sweet Chili Mexican Corn Chips 272 g
If you want to portion out a Sweet Chili variety for different lunches, this single bag contains 272 g. If you have an allergy, read the current ingredients list and warnings on the packaging.
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Doritos Nacho Cheese 272 g
You can divide this 272 g bag into portions to take with you; it isn’t the multipack of individual bags. If you have a milk allergy, check the current label for this variety.
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Doritos Dippers Naturel 185 g
If you want to take a smaller bag of plain chips with you or portion it out yourself, this 185 g size is worth considering. The bag doesn’t contain individually packed lunch portions; check the current packaging for allergen information.
Frequently asked questions
Is a large bag more convenient than a multipack for lunch on the go?
A large bag is handy if you can portion it out yourself in advance; a multipack is better if you want to take individually sealed bags with you. Check the number of bags and the weight per portion: a large bag and a multipack in the same flavour aren’t the same type of packaging.
What should I look for on the label of tortilla chips?
Start with the net weight, ingredients and allergen information. For your own portion, also compare the nutritional information per 100 g, including energy, fat, saturates and salt. The flavour name alone doesn’t tell you enough about what’s in the product.
Are tortilla chips a complete lunch?
Think of tortilla chips as part of your lunch, rather than a whole meal on their own. The Voedingscentrum points out that snacks can be high in energy, salt or saturated fat, so consider your portion and what else you’re eating with it.
Can I rely on the flavour name if I need to avoid an allergen?
No. Check the ingredients and allergen information on the current packaging for the exact variety. The Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack we looked at lists milk, while the plain AH variety warns that it may contain soya.
How should I store an opened bag for another lunch?
Seal the bag well after use and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Albert Heijn says to close the packaging securely for its plain variety; Jumbo says to store its plain variety in a cool, dry place.