Planning lunches for several occasions
You want to spread one bag across several lunches. Compare the bag’s weight with the amount you plan to take each time; Albert Heijn and Jumbo list packs of 200 g and 300 g respectively for their plain options.
Who are these choices relevant to?
Commuter taking one portion
You want the chips to fit in your bag or lunchbox without having to carry an opened large bag. A pre-measured portion may be more practical than taking the whole pack.
Checking ingredients and allergens
You check the specific flavour before buying. According to Albert Heijn’s product information, AH Tortilla chips naturel may contain soya; Jumbo lists milk in Doritos Nacho Cheese.
What should you look for when choosing?
Start with the amount you’ll have over one or more lunches. Then choose a flavour and check the ingredients, allergens and nutritional information on that specific pack.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
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| Amount per bag | Compare the bag’s weight with the number of lunches you want to take chips for. | If I’m planning several lunches from one bag, I want the amount to suit that. For around 40% of consumers, using one bag across several lunches is the priority. |
| Easy to carry | Check the size and decide whether you’ll take the whole bag or a portion in a container. | I don’t want a large, opened bag in my bag for one lunch. A compact portion is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers. |
| Label information | Read the allergen information and, if it matters to your choice, compare salt and sugars per 100 g. | I want to know what’s in the flavour I’ve chosen before taking it with me. For around 20% of consumers, checking ingredients and nutritional information comes first. |
| Flavour and dip | Choose between plain chips to enjoy with a dip and a flavoured option to eat without one. | If I’m not taking a dip, I want the flavour of the chips themselves to work with my lunch. For around 10% of consumers, flavour is the most important consideration. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming plain and flavoured options are the same
According to Albert Heijn’s product information, AH Tortilla chips naturel contains 0.9 g of salt and 0.8 g of sugars per 100 g; AH Tortilla chips sweet chili lists 1.2 g of salt and 3 g of sugars per 100 g. This difference applies to these options, not all tortilla chips.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the flavours you’re actually considering.
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Assuming all corn chips contain the same allergens
Jumbo lists milk in Doritos Nacho Cheese, while Albert Heijn says AH Tortilla chips naturel may contain soya. So you’ll need to check the label for each different flavour or brand.
Before buying, read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack of the exact option you’ve chosen.
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Taking a large bag for one lunch
The plain bags from Albert Heijn and Jumbo included in this comparison contain several portions. If you only need one portion, the rest of the bag will be left open.
Take the amount you want in a tightly sealed container, or choose a pack that suits the number of occasions you plan to eat it.
Brands to consider
AH
Albert Heijn lists AH tortilla chips in options including plain and sweet chilli.
- The 200 g plain pack lets you spread the contents over several occasions.
- According to Albert Heijn, the plain option may contain soya; check the current packaging for each flavour you choose.
Jumbo
Jumbo offers a 300 g plain option and lists ten 30 g portions per pack.
- The portion information is useful if you want to use the bag over several lunches.
- For one lunch, you may prefer to take a measured portion rather than the whole bag.
SUN SNACKS
ALDI lists 300 g bags of SUN SNACKS tortilla chips in plain, cheese and sweet chilli flavours.
- Choose the listed bag size and flavour to suit how you plan to enjoy them.
- For ingredient or allergen information, check the label of the specific option in store.
Snack Day
Lidl lists options including 300 g Snack Day sea salt tortilla chips.
- The sea salt option gives you an alternative to the sweet chilli and nacho cheese flavours listed.
- Check the label in store for the flavour you want to take with you.
Doritos
Doritos offers options including Nacho Cheese if you’re looking for a bold flavour.
- A flavoured option may suit you if you want to take chips without a dip.
- Jumbo lists milk as an allergen in Doritos Nacho Cheese; check the label of the option you choose.
Tortilla chips on Joybuy
These products offer a few different options for lunch on the go: a 30 g pack, plain chips to pair with a dip, and a sweet chilli flavour. Compare the size with what you want to take, and check the current packaging for ingredients and allergens.
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Doritos Bits Honey BBQ 30 g
The 30 g pack is a good fit if you want to take an individual snack portion with you.
Before choosing this option for specific dietary requirements, check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
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Doritos Dippers Original 185 g
This 185 g plain option is made to pair with a dip. For lunch on the go, decide how much you want to take from the bag.
If you have allergies, check the current ingredients and allergen information on the packaging.
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Doritos Sweet Chilli Pepper Tortilla Chips 170 g
This 170 g sweet chilli option is worth considering if you’d prefer a flavoured variety to plain chips.
Check the current packaging for this option’s ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
Frequently asked questions
Are tortilla chips automatically gluten-free or suitable for people with allergies?
No, you can’t assume that all tortilla chips are. Albert Heijn marks AH Tortilla chips naturel as gluten-free on its product page, but also says the product may contain soya; Jumbo lists milk in Doritos Nacho Cheese. So always read the current label for the specific option you’re considering.
Do plain chips and flavoured options have the same nutritional values?
Not necessarily: according to Albert Heijn, AH Tortilla chips naturel contains 0.9 g of salt and 0.8 g of sugars per 100 g, compared with 1.2 g of salt and 3 g of sugars per 100 g for AH Tortilla chips sweet chili. Compare the options you’re considering per 100 g, and check the current packaging.