For a children’s party bag, AH Tortilla chips naturel and Doritos Naturel both contain 470 kcal per 100 g, compared with 481 kcal for the Jumbo Naturel version in this comparison. Don’t choose based on that figure alone: decide how many grams to put in each bag, read the allergen information on the pack you buy, and check the school or after-school club’s rules for treats. AH Naturel is labelled gluten-free; Doritos Naturel states that it may contain wheat and gluten.
If you want to measure out the same amount for each party bag, compare the calories per 100 g as well as the amount you’ll actually be handing out. The stated portions vary: Albert Heijn gives a portion size of 25 g for AH Naturel, while the product information for Doritos Naturel and Jumbo Naturel gives a portion size of 30 g.
If you need to consider gluten or other allergens, check the label for the exact flavour and pack. Albert Heijn labels its checked plain and organic plain versions as gluten-free; Doritos Naturel, meanwhile, states that it may contain soya and wheat containing gluten.
Before buying, check which types of treats and quantities are allowed at the venue. According to Vereniging Openbaar Onderwijs, schools can set their own rules for treats.
Start with the group’s rules and the label on the crisps you’ve chosen. Then compare the nutritional information per 100 g with the portion you want to put in each bag.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this relevant to? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories and portion size | Compare calories per 100 g and measure out the amount for each bag; stated portions can vary by product. | If I want to hand out fewer calories, a figure per 100 g is not much use unless I know how much is going in each bag. Around 29% of consumers would put this combination of energy value and portion size first. |
| Allergens and rules for treats | Read the current label, including any ‘may contain’ information, and ask about the school or after-school club’s rules. | If I need to take an allergy or class rule into account, I want to know before buying whether these crisps are suitable. Around 36% of consumers would see this as their main concern. |
| Flavour and handing them out | Check the ingredients for the flavour you’ve chosen and whether you can easily divide the contents into equal bags. | For a group, I want to choose a flavour that fits the agreed rules and can be handed out evenly. Around 21% of consumers would focus mainly on this. |
| Amount needed for the group | Multiply the number of children by the planned amount per bag, then compare the result with the pack size. | If I’m putting bags together for a whole class, I want enough crisps without increasing the planned portions. Around 14% of consumers would consider the amount needed for the group first. |
The fact that the two plain products in this comparison contain 470 kcal per 100 g does not automatically make them suitable as everyday snacks. The Voedingscentrum recommends vegetables and fruit as examples of snacks from the Wheel of Five for children.
If you’re choosing crisps as an occasional treat, decide on a measured portion and consider everyday snacks separately from this product comparison.
Albert Heijn labels AH Naturel as gluten-free, while Doritos Naturel states that it may contain wheat and gluten. Allergen information therefore depends on the specific product.
Read the allergen information on the pack you buy and, if needed, check with the school, after-school club or parents before handing them out.
Jumbo lists ten 30 g portions in its 300 g pack of Naturel. If you fill the bags without deciding on a portion size first, they may not contain that amount.
First decide how many children there are and how much to put in each bag; use the result to choose the pack size you need.
According to Vereniging Openbaar Onderwijs, schools can set rules on what children are allowed to hand out for birthdays. An edible treat may therefore not fit the rules for every class.
Before buying, ask which rules apply at the school or after-school club and for this group.
For each of these brands, compare the specific flavour and pack; the brand name alone won’t tell you the calories or allergens in a particular version.
The own-label range includes a plain version and an organic plain version, each with its own nutritional information.
Compare the plain and flavoured versions individually, as the information can vary by flavour.
The plain version checked comes in a 300 g pack and lists ten portions of 30 g.
Lidl lists tortilla chips cool cream among the products under this brand, in a 300 g pack.
ALDI lists tortilla chips in plain, cheese and sweet chilli flavours, in a 300 g pack.
Mission Foods describes several international ranges of tortilla chips, including organic, grain-free and protein.
A lower calorie count in this comparison does not make tortilla chips an everyday choice. For children, the Voedingscentrum recommends snacks from the Wheel of Five, such as vegetables and fruit. Consider an occasional treat of crisps separately from everyday snacks.
No, it depends on the product. Albert Heijn labels its plain and organic plain versions checked as gluten-free, while Doritos Naturel states that it may contain wheat containing gluten. If you need to consider an allergy, always read the label for the flavour and pack you’ve bought.
That depends on the school’s or after-school club’s rules. According to Vereniging Openbaar Onderwijs, schools can set policies on treats, so ask before buying which types and quantities are allowed for this group.
According to Albert Heijn, ingredients, nutritional values and allergy information can change. Check the current pack before choosing a version, especially if a child needs to avoid certain allergens.
Decide in advance how many grams you want to give each child, then measure that amount out as you fill the bags. Stated product portions can help with your calculations: Albert Heijn gives a portion size of 25 g for AH Naturel, while the product information for Doritos Naturel and Jumbo Naturel gives a portion size of 30 g. Also check whether the school has its own rules about portion sizes.
