Which pack is convenient for you?

Pupils taking a sealed portion with them

If you want to pop a bag straight into your schoolbag, an individually wrapped portion saves you having to portion it out at home. Jumbo lists a Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack with 20 bags of 44 g each; a large sharing bag takes more preparation.

Families who need to check allergens

If an allergen or a school rule is a consideration, the label on the exact pack is what matters. Jumbo lists milk as an allergen for the Doritos Nacho Cheese multipack; according to Albert Heijn, Doritos Naturel may contain wheat (gluten) and soya.

People who portion snacks at home

A larger bag is an option if you have time to portion the crisps and seal the remainder. Albert Heijn lists a 200 g own-brand bag, while ALDI and Lidl also list tortilla chips in 300 g packs.

What should you look for when choosing?

First decide whether the portion needs to be taken with you unopened. Then check the chosen pack for allergen and nutritional information, as well as the weight per portion.

What to consider What to check Who is this important for?
Individual portion Check whether the pack contains separate, sealed bags and how many grams are in each one. I want to pack a bag without having to decant the crisps at home. For around 33% of consumers, having an individual portion is the top priority.
Allergens Read the ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour, and check the school’s rules if necessary. If I need to take an allergen or school rule into account, I want to know what’s on the bag I’m taking with me. That’s the most important consideration for around 27% of consumers.
Part of the lunch Compare the nutritional information per 100 g and per portion, and decide what else to pack. I want to balance the snack portion against the rest of the lunch, without treating crisps as the whole meal. Around 20% of consumers put this consideration first.
Portioning at home Check the pack weight and whether you can take the portions with you and seal the remainder. I find a larger bag useful if I can portion it in advance and store the opened bag. This way of preparing snacks is the deciding factor for around 20% of consumers.

Common mistakes

  • Assuming all tortilla chips are gluten-free

    Albert Heijn states that Doritos Naturel may contain wheat (gluten) and soya, while AH Tortilla chips naturel is labelled gluten-free and may contain soya. Information for one variety does not automatically apply to another.

    Check the current label on the exact bag before packing it.

  • Overlooking milk in a cheese flavour

    Jumbo lists milk as an allergen for Doritos Nacho Cheese 20 × 44 g.

    If milk needs to be avoided, check the allergen information for each flavour separately.

  • Mistaking a large bag for a lunch-size bag

    A 200 g or 300 g bag is not the same as a multipack of individual 44 g bags. The pack size matters if you want a sealed portion without any preparation.

    If you want to use a large bag, portion it at home and seal the remainder properly.

    You may need separate resealable bags or containers to take home-portioned snacks with you.

Brands compared

Doritos

Jumbo lists Doritos Nacho Cheese as a multipack of 20 × 44 g. Albert Heijn and Jumbo also list larger Doritos packs.

  • The Nacho Cheese multipack contains individual 44 g bags.
  • According to Jumbo, this multipack contains milk; according to Albert Heijn, Doritos Naturel may contain wheat (gluten) and soya. Check the variety you choose.

Albert Heijn huismerk

Albert Heijn lists AH Tortilla chips naturel in a 200 g bag, to portion at home.

  • The listing describes this specific variety as gluten-free, vegan and lactose-free.
  • The same listing says the product may contain soya; the bag does not contain individual lunch portions.

SUN SNACKS

ALDI lists SUN SNACKS tortilla chips in natural, cheese and sweet chilli flavours, in a 300 g pack.

  • The pack weight makes it clear that you’ll need to portion it yourself for lunch.
  • Check the label on your chosen flavour for ingredients and allergens; don’t draw conclusions from the flavour name alone.

Snack Day

Lidl lists Snack Day Tortillachips sweet chili in a 300 g pack, available in store only.

  • The large bag can be portioned at home.
  • If you’re looking for an individual, sealed lunch bag, you’ll need to choose a different pack size. Check the bag’s label for allergen information.

Mission

Mission Foods describes several international ranges of tortilla chips, including Grain Free Chips and Protein Chips.

  • The different product ranges give you a starting point for comparing ingredients and pack sizes across varieties.
  • Check with a retailer whether your preferred variety is available in a suitable small bag, and read the nutritional and allergen information on that specific pack.

Tortilla chips to take with you or portion at home

The 44 g bag is an individual portion to take with you. The larger Doritos bags below are for people who want to make their own lunch portions at home; they are not a substitute for a multipack of individual bags.

Doritos Sweet Chili Pepper Tortilla Chips, 44 g bag

Doritos Sweet Chili Pepper Tortilla Chips, 44 g

An individual bag for anyone who wants to take a portion with them without having to portion it out at home.

Before packing, check the current pack for allergen and nutritional information, as well as any school rules.

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Doritos Sweet Chilli Pepper Tortilla Chips, 170 g bag

Doritos Sweet Chilli Pepper Tortilla Chips, 170 g

A larger bag for anyone who wants to make a portion at home rather than take an individual lunch bag with them.

Portion the crisps before you leave, seal the remainder properly and check this variety’s label for allergen and nutritional information.

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Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Crisps, 170 g bag

Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Crisps, 170 g

A sharing bag for anyone who portions snacks at home, not the Doritos multipack of 44 g bags.

Joybuy describes the pack as 170 g. Check the current label for allergens and seal the remainder properly after portioning.

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Doritos Nacho Cheese, 272 g bag

Doritos Nacho Cheese, 272 g

A large pack for anyone who wants to portion out several servings at home; this is not an individual lunch bag.

Make a portion before you leave, seal the remainder properly and check the current pack for allergen and nutritional information.

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Frequently asked questions

Are tortilla chips always gluten-free?

No, it varies by product. Albert Heijn states that Doritos Naturel may contain wheat (gluten) and soya, while AH Tortilla chips naturel is labelled gluten-free and may contain soya. Read the current label for the exact variety you’re taking with you.

Which product mentioned comes in individual lunch portions?

Jumbo lists Doritos Nacho Cheese as a multipack of 20 bags of 44 g each. The product listing also names milk as an allergen. A single 170 g bag of the same flavour is not a multipack.

What nutritional information is useful for a bag of crisps?

Check the label for nutritional values per 100 g and, if shown, per portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives average values for crisps of 215 kcal, 13,1 g fat and 0,53 g salt per 40 g; these are not values for any of the specific products on this page.

How can you take crisps from a large bag with you?

Portion them at home into a resealable bag or container, then seal the large bag properly. Before packing, also check the label and any school rules about allergens.