Students planning a meal
If you’re eating on your own, the amount of crisps in the bag matters; for a sharing bowl of nachos, a larger pack may be more practical. Decide in advance whether you’ll use any leftovers from an opened bag.
Who is this choice relevant to?
Cooks who want the crisps to bring the flavour
If you don’t want to add a separate seasoning mix, choose a cheesy or sweet-and-spicy variety that goes well with your planned dip and toppings.
People who read the label carefully
If you have an allergy or are keeping an eye on salt, the exact variety matters. For example, Jumbo lists milk as an allergen in its Nacho Cheese Flavour; a different flavour name doesn’t tell you everything you need to know about the ingredients.
What should you look for when choosing?
First, work out how many people are eating and which flavour will suit the meal. Then compare the nutritional information and allergen details on the packs you’re considering.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Pack size | Check the weight of the bag and think about how many people will be sharing it. | If I’m cooking for one, I don’t want to be left with a large open bag. Around 46% of consumers prioritise a suitable pack size. |
| Flavour to go with the toppings | Choose between options such as sweet chilli and nacho cheese; check the ingredients if the flavour description doesn’t tell you enough. | For a quick plate of nachos, I want the crisps to go with the dip or toppings without having to choose extra seasoning. For around 36% of consumers, how well the flavour goes with the meal is the deciding factor. |
| Label | Check the allergens and compare the salt per 100 g on the exact pack. | If I need to avoid milk or take salt into account, I need to know what’s in this particular variety. Around 18% of consumers prioritise checking the label. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming cheese-flavoured crisps don’t contain milk
Jumbo lists milk as an allergen in Tortilla Nacho Cheese Flavour 200 g. The flavour name alone isn’t enough to assess the ingredients.
Read the ingredients list and allergen information on the exact bag before choosing a variety.
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Comparing portions only
Serving sizes can vary between packs, which makes salt per serving less useful for a direct comparison between two products.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g first, as the Netherlands Nutrition Centre also advises. Then consider how much you actually want to use.
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Opening a large bag without a plan for the leftovers
A pack designed for sharing may not be right for a meal for one.
Decide in advance whether you’ll share the crisps or use them later, and seal an opened bag properly.
Otherwise, you could be left with leftovers that lose their crunch.
Brands to consider
Jumbo
Jumbo’s own-brand range includes Nacho Cheese Flavour and Sweet Chili Smaak, both in 200 g packs.
- The two flavours offer different options for the same type of meal.
- Jumbo says its Nacho Cheese Flavour contains milk; the listed salt content is 1.72 g per 100 g for cheese and 1.61 g per 100 g for sweet chilli.
SUN SNACKS
ALDI lists SUN SNACKS tortilla chips in 300 g packs, with original, cheese and sweet chilli varieties.
- Cheese and sweet chilli are relevant flavour options for a sharing bowl.
- Check the ingredients and nutritional information for your chosen flavour on the pack itself.
Doritos
Jumbo’s range includes Doritos flavours such as Sweet Chilli Pepper, Cool American, Nacho Cheese and Pure Paprika.
- A particular flavour can make the choice for you if you want the crisps to work without any extra seasoning.
- Check the pack size and label for each variety; the flavour name is no substitute for this information.
Santa Maria
Santa Maria describes its 475 g Original Nacho Tortilla Chips as suitable for dips and oven-baked dishes.
- The larger pack is an option to consider for a bowl you’re sharing.
- These aren’t cheese- or sweet-chilli-flavoured crisps. The product information warns that they may contain traces of soya.
Mission
Mission’s international range includes tortilla chips in Jalapeño and Chile Limón flavours.
- These flavours show some of the other options you could consider.
- For this dinner, base your decision on the exact pack available from a retailer in the Netherlands.
Doritos varieties on Joybuy
These Doritos varieties bring sweet chilli, Cool American and nacho cheese flavours to a student dinner. Compare the pack weight and check the label on your chosen variety before deciding.
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Doritos Sweet Chilli Pepper Tortilla Chips 170 g
For anyone who wants sweet chilli to go with their toppings or dip. The bag contains 170 g; if you have an allergy, check the latest ingredients and allergen information.
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Doritos Cool American Tortilla Chips 272 g
For anyone choosing Cool American as the flavour for their meal. The bag contains 272 g; match that amount to the number of people eating and check the latest label if you have an allergy.
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Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Crisps 170 g
For anyone who prefers a nacho cheese flavour to sweet chilli. The bag contains 170 g; if you need to avoid any ingredients, check the allergen information for this variety.
Frequently asked questions
What pack size is right for a student dinner?
It depends on how many people are eating and what you plan to do with an opened bag. The Jumbo varieties mentioned come in 200 g packs, SUN SNACKS lists 300 g and Santa Maria has a 475 g bag of nacho crisps. Choose an amount that suits your meal or another occasion to eat.
Can I choose nacho cheese tortilla chips if I avoid milk?
Always check the exact pack: Jumbo lists milk as an allergen in Tortilla Nacho Cheese Flavour 200 g. Don’t rely on the flavour name or the ingredients in another variety.
How do I compare the salt content of different flavours?
Compare the salt per 100 g in the nutritional information. Jumbo lists 1.61 g of salt per 100 g for Sweet Chili Smaak 200 g and 1.72 g per 100 g for Nacho Cheese Flavour 200 g; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends comparing products per 100 g because serving sizes can vary.
Which crisps could I choose for a sharing bowl of nachos?
A larger bag may be a good fit if several people are eating. Santa Maria describes its 475 g Original Nacho Tortilla Chips as suitable for dips and oven-baked dishes, although they’re a different choice from pre-flavoured cheese or sweet chilli crisps.
How should I store an opened bag of tortilla chips?
Seal the bag properly after use and follow the storage advice on the pack. For its sweet chilli and cheese varieties mentioned here, Jumbo recommends storing them in a cool, dry place.