Standard tortilla chips aren’t automatically a low-calorie office snack: the labels compared from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Doritos list 470–485 kcal per 100 g. If you still fancy some crisps, weigh out your portion and check the salt and allergens on the packaging. If your main aim is to choose a lower-calorie snack, consider vegetable sticks or fruit too.
You fancy tortilla chips during a work break, but don’t want to mindlessly eat too many from an open bag. The labels from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Doritos list 470–485 kcal per 100 g for the varieties compared. So decide how much you’ll actually serve yourself rather than relying on a name such as plain or organic.
You want to choose crisps knowing how much salt is in your portion. The product information from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Doritos lists 0.71–0.90 g of salt per 100 g for the varieties compared. Compare the same quantity first, then consider how much you’ll eat.
You’re looking for something to share at the office and need to check whether it’s suitable for the colleagues concerned. A maize base doesn’t tell you enough about allergens or dietary suitability: check the ingredients and warnings on the current packaging for each variety.
First decide whether you’re set on tortilla chips or would prefer a different snack. If you choose crisps, compare the nutritional values per 100 g, decide on your portion and check the label for salt and allergens.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g and weigh out the amount you want to eat. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g label portion for AH Tortilla chips naturel; Doritos Naturel has an average portion of 30 g. | I want crisps during my work break, but I want to decide how much I take from the bag. Around 50% of consumers prioritise the calories in their own portion. |
| Salt | Compare grams of salt per 100 g, then consider your portion. Remember to factor in any salty dips or toppings too. | When I eat crisps alongside other snacks, I want to take the salt shown on the label into account. Salt is the main consideration for around 30% of consumers making this choice. |
| Allergens and dietary suitability | Read the ingredients, allergen information and warnings on the current packaging; don’t rely solely on a previous purchase or the fact that the product is made with maize. | When I share crisps with colleagues, I need to know whether the variety I choose meets their requirements. For around 20% of consumers, checking this is the top priority. |
According to the product labels from Albert Heijn, AH Tortilla chips naturel contains 470 kcal per 100 g, while the organic plain variety contains 485 kcal per 100 g. So the name doesn’t tell you which of these two is lower in calories.
Compare the values per 100 g, then decide on a portion for your work break.
The product information for Doritos Naturel warns that it may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat. Jumbo lists milk in its Tortilla Chips Paprika.
Check the ingredients and allergen warnings on the current packaging every time you buy.
The nutritional information on a bag of crisps describes the crisps, not the dip, cheese or other toppings you serve with them.
If you want to compare the whole snack, assess the amounts of crisps and extras separately.
Albert Heijn sells, among other products, plain and organic plain tortilla chips.
Jumbo sells paprika-flavoured tortilla chips in a 170 g pack.
Doritos Naturel is a tortilla chip variety that you can also serve with dips or use for nachos.
Lidl lists cool cream-flavoured tortilla chips under its Snack Day range.
ALDI lists SUN SNACKS Tortillachips in plain, cheese and sweet chilli flavours.
Mission lists tortilla chip products in its international range.
This plain variety is worth considering if you want to weigh out tortilla chips for a work break. Check the packaging for the nutritional information and allergen details for the product you receive.
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This plain variety is a good fit for a work break when you’ve weighed out your tortilla chips in advance.
Pack size: 185 g. Check the current nutritional information and allergen details on the packaging before sharing the crisps.
The tortilla chips compared aren’t automatically a low-calorie choice: the labels from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Doritos list 470–485 kcal per 100 g. If you still fancy some crisps, decide in advance how much you’ll eat and compare the calories in that portion.
No. Albert Heijn lists 485 kcal per 100 g for AH Biologisch Tortilla chips naturel and 470 kcal per 100 g for AH Tortilla chips naturel. Treat organic credentials and calorie content as separate factors when choosing what to buy.
Check the label on the specific pack. According to the European Commission, most pre-packed foods must include a nutrition declaration. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority states that pre-packed products must show allergen information on the label.
Seal the bag properly after use and store the crisps in a cool, dry place. This is in line with the storage advice for AH Tortilla chips naturel and Doritos Naturel; also follow the instructions on the packaging you bought.
