Don’t choose any of the tortilla chips compared here if low-fat is a firm requirement: according to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the four varieties reviewed contain 20 to 22.2 g of fat per 100 g. For a food to be labelled ‘low fat’, the limit for solid foods is no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g, under the EU regulation published by EUR-Lex. If you still want to include tortilla chips as an addition to a school lunch, also compare the salt content and portion size, and check the allergen information on the exact pack.
If you want a product that can be labelled low fat, check the fat content per 100 g. For solid foods, the limit for this claim is no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g, under the EU regulation published by EUR-Lex. Having less fat than another type of crisp doesn’t automatically make a product low fat.
A portion of tortilla chips can be an addition to lunch, but pack sizes vary. Compare products per 100 g first, as the Voedingscentrum recommends, then decide how much you want to pack.
Check the allergen information on the exact pack before adding chips to a lunchbox. Albert Heijn lists its AH Nacho chips naturel as gluten-free; according to Jumbo’s product information, the nacho cheese varieties reviewed contain milk. These details don’t automatically apply to other tortilla chips.
First, decide whether low-fat chips are a firm requirement or whether you’d simply like to include regular tortilla chips as a small addition. Then check the pack for nutritional values and allergen information.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Low fat | Compare fat per 100 g. For the ‘low fat’ claim, the limit for solid foods is no more than 3 g per 100 g, under the EU regulation published by EUR-Lex. | If low fat is a firm requirement for me, I don’t want to rely on a crisp that simply contains less fat than another one. For around 50% of consumers, choosing a demonstrably low-fat product comes first. |
| Snack portion | Compare nutritional values per 100 g, then check the portion size on the pack. | I want to add something crunchy to my lunch without making the chips the main part of it. A manageable portion is the most important factor for around 30% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Read the allergen information on the exact pack and check whether the school has any requirements. | If I’m packing lunch for a pupil with an allergy, the variety I choose needs to suit their needs. For around 20% of consumers, this is the most important factor when choosing. |
According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, the four varieties reviewed contain 20 to 22.2 g of fat per 100 g. That’s above the limit of no more than 3 g per 100 g for the ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods, as set out in the EU regulation published by EUR-Lex.
If low fat is a firm requirement, check the fat content of the exact product instead of relying on a comparison with other crisps.
A 25 g portion and a 30 g portion don’t provide an equal basis for comparing products. The Voedingscentrum recommends comparing nutritional values per 100 g.
Compare fat and salt per 100 g first, then use the stated portion size to decide how much to pack.
Albert Heijn lists AH Nacho chips naturel as gluten-free, while Jumbo says the nacho cheese varieties reviewed contain milk. Allergen information for one variety doesn’t automatically apply to another.
Before packing, check the latest information on the exact product’s pack and check any school requirements separately.
According to Jumbo, its Tortilla Chips Naturel contains 0.90 g of salt per 100 g, while its Tortilla Chips Nacho Cheese contains 1.72 g per 100 g. Choosing based on fat alone doesn’t take this difference into account.
Compare salt per 100 g too, and think about how the chips will fit in alongside the rest of the lunch.
Albert Heijn offers a plain variety in its range: AH Nacho chips naturel.
Jumbo offers tortilla chips in plain and nacho cheese varieties, among others.
Doritos Nacho Cheese is a cheese-flavoured tortilla chip.
ALDI lists SUN SNACKS tortilla chips in plain, cheese and sweet chilli flavours.
For a product to carry the ‘low fat’ claim, or a claim with the same meaning, a solid food must contain no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g, under the EU regulation published by EUR-Lex. Check the nutritional values per 100 g for the exact product.
No, don’t assume this applies to the whole product category. Albert Heijn lists AH Nacho chips naturel as gluten-free, but that doesn’t tell you anything about other varieties. If you have an allergy or another dietary requirement, always check the latest information on the exact product’s pack.
No. Having less fat than another crisp doesn’t, by itself, tell you much about the snack portion you’ve chosen. Compare salt per 100 g too, and decide how many chips you want to pack alongside the rest of the lunch.
