Sports enthusiasts looking for a snack to share too
You want to compare protein content without assuming that tortilla chips are a suitable high-protein snack after exercise. Look at both the value per 100 g and the portion you’ll actually serve.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Hosts serving crisps with dips
For your guests, the flavour, bag size and intended use with dips such as salsa or guacamole all matter. If you choose a flavoured variety, check the allergens before serving it too.
Shoppers comparing packs and labels
Compare the pack size and nutritional information on the same basis, and check that the ingredients and allergens are suitable for your guests. The label on the bag is important if a recipe changes.
What should you look for when buying?
Decide what matters most for this get-together: protein content compared with other tortilla chips, serving them with dips, or a label that suits your guests. Then compare the nutritional values per 100 g and check the pack you’re buying.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is it most important for? |
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| Protein content | Compare the protein per 100 g and check how much a typical portion provides. Don’t judge a protein claim by the number of grams alone. | If I’m joining in for drinks after exercise, I want to know what the crisps add to my meal without mistaking them for high-protein sports food. For around 50% of shoppers, protein is the main consideration. |
| Dipping and sharing | Check the pack size and flavour, and whether the product description mentions serving the crisps with dips. | When I’m hosting several guests, I want to choose crisps that go well with the dips and suit the amount we’re serving. Around 30% of shoppers make this their top priority for drinks and nibbles. |
| Label and guests | Compare nutritional values on the same basis and read the current ingredients and allergen information, especially for flavoured varieties. | If guests need to avoid certain ingredients, or I want to compare the packs carefully, my choice needs to suit everyone at the table. This is the main concern for around 20% of shoppers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming that more protein means high-protein crisps
A higher number of grams of protein per 100 g doesn’t automatically mean a product meets the requirements for a nutrition claim. Jumbo lists 8.6 g of protein and 371 kcal per 100 g for La Morena Totopos. This means around 9.3% of the energy comes from protein. Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 sets a threshold of at least 12% of energy from protein for the claim ‘source of protein’.
Serve tortilla chips as a snack. If protein is your main goal, choose a separate item to serve with drinks whose nutritional information you can assess.
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Relying on the flavour name to check allergens
Albert Heijn lists milk as an allergen in Doritos Nacho Cheese. Warnings about traces of allergens may also be relevant for plain crisps.
Read the allergen information on the specific bag before serving, especially if a guest needs to avoid milk, soya or gluten.
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Treating old online nutritional information as definitive
Ingredients and nutritional values can change when a recipe is updated. Information you checked earlier may therefore differ from what’s on the bag you receive.
Use product pages to compare options, then check the current label before making your final choice.
Brands compared
These brands offer different tortilla chips to compare for drinks and nibbles. The nutritional values and features listed apply to the specific products below, not to every crisp made by each brand.
La Morena
Totopos for anyone mainly looking to compare the stated protein content per 100 g among the tortilla chips discussed here.
- Jumbo lists 8.6 g of protein and 3.9 g of fat per 100 g for La Morena Totopos.
- This protein content doesn’t automatically qualify the crisps for a substantiated protein claim. If you have a soya allergy, check the warning on the pack.
Jumbo
A plain own-brand option for anyone looking to share a larger bag.
- Jumbo lists a 300 g bag and 7.7 g of protein per 100 g for its Tortilla Chips Naturel.
- According to Jumbo, a 30 g portion contains 2.3 g of protein, so don’t judge the bag by the value per 100 g alone.
Croky
A paprika-flavoured option if the taste of the crisps themselves matters.
- Albert Heijn lists 7.8 g of protein per 100 g for Croky Tortilla Paprika and describes this specific product as vegan and gluten-free.
- The same product page lists 1.6 g of salt per 100 g. Check the details on the bag if they’re important to your choice.
Doritos
Nacho Cheese is an option if a bold cheesy flavour is right for your get-together.
- Albert Heijn lists a 272 g pack and 6.8 g of protein per 100 g for Doritos Nacho Cheese.
- According to Albert Heijn, this variety contains milk and isn’t suitable for a guest with a milk allergy.
Albert Heijn
A plain own-brand option for comparing the flavour and label details with other packs.
- Albert Heijn lists 6.6 g of protein per 100 g for AH Tortilla Chips Naturel and describes the product as vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free.
- Check the current packaging if ingredients, allergens or dietary requirements are important to your choice.
Tortilla chips at Joybuy
These tortilla chips offer a choice of pack sizes and flavours for Friday afternoon drinks, including plain crisps for dips and cheese- or paprika-flavoured varieties. Choose according to how you plan to serve them, and check the label if protein values or allergens matter to your choice.
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Santa Maria Nacho Chips Original 475 g
A larger bag to share at your get-together. Check the allergen information on the pack before serving.
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Doritos Nacho Cheese 272 g
A cheesy flavour for sharing at your get-together. Albert Heijn lists 6.8 g of protein per 100 g for this variety and identifies milk as an allergen; don’t serve it to guests with a milk allergy.
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Doritos Dippers Naturel 185 g
A plain variety to consider if you’re serving crisps with a dip. Check the allergen information on the bag before putting it out for your guests.
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Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Crisps 170 g
A smaller pack with a nacho cheese flavour. If you have a milk allergy, check the label for this specific variety first.
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Doritos Pure Paprika Tortilla Chips 170 g
A paprika-flavoured option if the taste of the crisps matters to you. If you have relevant allergies, read the warnings on the current pack.
Frequently asked questions
Are tortilla chips with 8 g of protein per 100 g automatically high in protein?
No. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, the ‘high-protein’ claim depends on the proportion of the total energy that comes from protein, not just the number of grams per 100 g. Jumbo lists 8.6 g of protein and 371 kcal per 100 g for La Morena Totopos. This means around 9.3% of the energy comes from protein, below the 20% threshold for that claim.
Which of the tortilla chips discussed has the most protein per 100 g?
At 8.6 g per 100 g, La Morena Totopos has the highest protein value among the Dutch supermarket products discussed here. Jumbo lists this value for Totopos; Albert Heijn lists 7.8 g for Croky Tortilla Paprika, while Jumbo lists 7.7 g for its Tortilla Chips Naturel. The difference doesn’t make tortilla chips a high-protein snack in their own right.
Can I serve Doritos Nacho Cheese to someone with a milk allergy?
No. Albert Heijn lists milk as an allergen in the 272 g pack of Doritos Nacho Cheese. For that guest, only choose an alternative after checking the ingredients and allergens on the specific pack; don’t rely on a plain or flavour name alone.
How should I store an opened bag after the get-together?
Seal the bag well after use and follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Add crisps to wet dips or toppings just before serving if you want to stop them going soggy.