Housemates eating together
If you’re serving the chips during one student dinner, you can share a large bag between everyone. Jumbo and ALDI both list tortilla chips in 300 g bags.
Which pack size is right for you?
Students taking chips with them
Individual bags are handy if you want to keep chips separate for a lunchbox or different snack times. Jumbo lists a Doritos multipack with 20 bags of 44 g each.
Shoppers comparing labels
Ingredients and nutritional information can vary by flavour. If you have an allergy, check the current packaging for the exact product; for example, Albert Heijn lists milk in Doritos Nacho Cheese.
What to look for in pack size and contents
Large bag
Best for: a student dinner where housemates share from the same bag.
Consider: you’ll need to portion out the chips yourself, and think about how to store the bag once it’s been opened.
Individual bags of tortilla chips
Best for: lunchboxes or snack times when you want to portion out the chips in advance.
Consider: the amount in each bag determines how much you can take with you at a time; Jumbo lists a Doritos pack of 20 × 44 g.
Mixed snack box
Best for: a group who want to share different kinds of snacks.
Consider: not every bag contains tortilla chips. According to Albert Heijn, its Lay's Celebration Box contains 30 bags, including four 27.5 g bags of Doritos Nacho Cheese.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Amount to share | Check the net weight and work out how many people will be sharing the bag; Jumbo and ALDI list 300 g bags. | On a student budget, I want to be able to share one bag with my housemates at dinner. Around 46% of consumers prioritise sharing a meal. |
| Individual portions | Check how many bags there are and how much each one contains, and see whether a snack box contains only tortilla chips. | For my lunchbox, I want to be able to take a bag with me without having to portion out the chips myself. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this convenience. |
| Flavour-specific labelling | Read the ingredients list and allergen information; compare the nutritional information of different products per 100 g. | If ingredients or nutritional information influence my choice, I want to be able to check the exact flavour on the packaging. This is the main consideration for around 27% of consumers. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming all flavours contain the same allergens
A flavour name doesn’t tell you which allergens are in that exact product. Albert Heijn lists milk in Doritos Nacho Cheese.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the current packaging. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority says that allergens in prepacked foods must be clearly identified in the ingredients list on the label.
Brands and supermarket own-label options
Doritos
Jumbo lists Doritos Nacho Cheese tortilla chips in a pack of 20 bags, each weighing 44 g.
- The individual bags make it easy to split them between lunchboxes or different snack times.
- If you have an allergy, check the exact flavour: Albert Heijn lists milk in Doritos Nacho Cheese.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists tortilla chips under its own brand in a range of flavours and sizes, including a 300 g bag of plain chips.
- The 300 g bag is a handy size to share at dinner.
- Compare flavours individually: Jumbo lists 1.61 g of salt per 100 g for its Tortilla Sweet Chili Flavour; this figure doesn’t apply to the plain variety.
Sun Snacks (ALDI)
ALDI lists Sun Snacks tortilla chips in 300 g bags, with plain, cheese and sweet chilli among the flavours available.
- The 300 g pack can be shared between several people.
- Check the label of your chosen flavour for ingredients, allergens and nutritional information.
Albert Heijn
Albert Heijn lists the Lay's Celebration Box: a mixed box of 30 bags, including four 27.5 g bags of Doritos Nacho Cheese.
- The mixed selection is ideal for a group who want to serve more than one type of snack.
- The box isn’t a multipack made up exclusively of tortilla chips.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I compare the nutritional information of bags with different portion sizes?
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, not just per portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that manufacturers set their own portion sizes; also check how many grams are in each bag.
Do tortilla chip packs have to list allergens?
Yes. The 14 allergens referred to by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority must be listed on the label of prepacked foods. Check the ingredients list on the current packaging: for example, Albert Heijn lists milk in Doritos Nacho Cheese.
How should I store a large bag of tortilla chips once it’s open?
Follow the storage instructions on your chosen pack and reseal it after opening. Jumbo says to store its Tortilla Sweet Chili Flavour in a cool, dry place; check the label if you choose a different variety.