If you want to keep an eye on calories when serving snacks with drinks, decide how many tortilla chips to serve first, then compare the nutritional information for each variety. According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the products compared here contain 470–481 kcal per 100 g. The difference between the chips is small, while the amount on your plate makes an immediate difference. Check the salt and allergen information too, and choose a variety that suits the dip or flavour you want to serve.
You want to keep serving tortilla chips, but decide in advance how many to put on the plate. The product information for Doritos Naturel and Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel gives a 30 g portion, containing 141 and 144 kcal respectively.
You’re looking for a chip to serve with salsa or guacamole, and want to compare salt and allergens as well as nutritional values. Check this information for each product and flavour variety.
You like serving chips with their own paprika flavour, even without a dip. Compare seasoned and plain varieties on the same basis: according to Albert Heijn, Doritos Pure Paprika contains more energy and salt per 100 g than Doritos Naturel.
Decide how much you’ll serve first. Then compare the nutritional information per 100 g and check that the flavour, allergens and bag size suit your drinks party.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Compare the energy per 100 g and check how many grams you’ll actually serve. A 30 g portion according to the label contains 141 kcal for Doritos Naturel and 144 kcal for Jumbo Naturel. | If you don’t want to keep topping up the bowl, deciding on an amount in advance is especially helpful; around 36% of consumers put this portion choice first. |
| Salt and allergens | Read the salt value per 100 g and the allergen information for your chosen variety. Doritos Naturel states that it may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat. | If I need to take allergens or salt into account, I don’t want to rely on the word ‘plain’ alone; around 29% of consumers prioritise this label information. |
| Dipping and flavour | Check whether the chips are described as suitable for dips and whether you want a plain or seasoned flavour. If you’re choosing a flavoured variety, compare the nutritional information too. | For a get-together with salsa, I want the chips to go with the dip, while without a dip I might prefer more seasoning; this combination of use and flavour comes first for around 21% of consumers. |
| Pack size | Check the weight of the bag and work out how much you’ll need for the number of guests. | For a small get-together, I don’t want to automatically open a large bag; the right pack size matters most to around 14% of consumers. |
According to EUR-Lex, the EU nutrition claim ‘low energy’ can only be used for solid foods containing no more than 40 kcal per 100 g. According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the tortilla chips compared here contain 470–481 kcal per 100 g.
Describe it as a lower energy value within this limited comparison, rather than calling the product low calorie. Also decide how many grams you’ll serve.
According to their product information, Doritos Naturel and Jumbo Naturel differ by 11 kcal per 100 g. If you keep topping up the bowl, you’ll end up serving more than the portion you chose at first.
Divide the amount you want to serve between bowls in advance. Use the portion on the label as a guide for your calculations, not as a required serving size.
According to Albert Heijn, Doritos Naturel may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat. Information can vary by product and flavour variety.
If you have a relevant allergy, read the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re buying; don’t rely on the product name alone.
According to Albert Heijn, Doritos Naturel contains 0.71 g of salt per 100 g; Jumbo lists 0.90 g per 100 g for Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel and Santa Maria Nacho Tortilla Chips.
Compare the salt value per 100 g, even if you’re serving the chips with other salty snacks.
Doritos offers both plain and seasoned tortilla chips for you to compare for a drinks party.
Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel is a plain variety that Jumbo describes as suitable for dips.
Santa Maria presents its nacho chips as suitable for serving with salsa, guacamole and more.
Mission Foods Europe describes its tortilla chips as available in several flavours, including salted, chilli and BBQ/paprika.
These chips are intended for serving with dips or nachos. Choose a pack size that suits your drinks party, and check the nutritional information for the exact variety before comparing calories.
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For serving with salsa or another dip. The bag contains 475 g; measure out how much you want to put on the table in advance.
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For serving nacho chips with a dip when you’re looking for a 185 g bag. If calories are a deciding factor, compare the nutritional values on the pack for this variety.
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For serving plain chips with dips or nachos. The bag contains 185 g. To compare calories, check the values per 100 g on the pack for this Dippers variety; they aren’t necessarily the same as those for Doritos Naturel in the comparison above.
No, not according to the EU requirement for the ‘low energy’ nutrition claim on solid foods: EUR-Lex sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g. According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the chips compared here contain 470–481 kcal per 100 g. So, a lower value within this group doesn’t make a product low in calories.
Choose how many grams you want to serve and use the portion on the label as a guide for your calculations. For 30 g, the product information lists 141 kcal for Doritos Naturel and 144 kcal for Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel. Serve more or less, and the calorie count changes accordingly.
No. According to Albert Heijn, Doritos Naturel contains 0.71 g of salt per 100 g, while Jumbo lists 0.90 g per 100 g for Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel. Compare the salt value for the exact variety, especially if you’re serving it with other salty snacks.
No. Albert Heijn states that Doritos Naturel may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat; Jumbo lists possible traces of soya for the 475 g pack of Santa Maria Nacho Tortilla Chips. If you have a relevant allergy, always read the allergen information on the pack for the exact variety.
Follow the storage instructions on the pack and seal the bag as well as you can after opening. The Jumbo and Doritos product information consulted recommends storing the chips in a cool, dry place.
