If you fancy corn tortilla chips with your TV dinner, decide on your portion in advance and compare the energy per 100 g and per portion. The Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Doritos varieties reviewed here list 470–477 kcal per 100 g. AH Protein Crisps Paprika list 398 kcal per 100 g, but they’re a lentil snack with a different flavour and texture. Check the salt content and allergen information for each flavour on the current packaging, too.
If you want to keep enjoying tortilla chips but decide in advance how many to put in your bowl, this is for you. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, an average handful of tortilla chips (13 g) contains 63 kcal; the value for a specific product may differ.
If you pay close attention to energy per 100 g and are happy to compare a lentil snack with corn tortilla chips, without expecting the same flavour or texture, this is for you.
If salt or certain allergens are a deciding factor, this is for you. Milk is listed in some of the flavours reviewed; Doritos Original carries a warning that it may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.
First decide whether you want to stick with corn tortilla chips or are happy to try a different crunchy snack. Then compare the nutritional information and choose a bag size that suits your TV dinner.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who should consider this? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy and portion size | Compare kcal per 100 g and work out the amount for the portion you want to serve. | If I keep snacking during a film, I want to decide in advance how many chips to put in my bowl. For around 33% of consumers, energy per portion is the most important factor. |
| Flavour and dip | Check whether you’re buying corn tortilla chips or another type of crisp, then choose a flavour that goes with your dip. | With salsa, I don’t want to swap the flavour and texture of corn tortilla chips for those of a lentil snack without thinking it through. Flavour and how well a snack goes with a dip come first for around 25% of consumers. |
| Salt and allergens | Compare salt per 100 g and read the ingredients, allergen information and any warnings on the current packaging. | If an ingredient isn’t suitable for me, I need to be able to check each flavour individually. Salt and allergens are the top priority for around 25% of consumers. |
| Bag size and storage | Choose a pack size that suits the number of people eating, and follow the storage advice on the packaging once opened. | For one evening in front of the TV, I don’t want to open more than we’re likely to eat. Pack size is the first consideration for around 17% of consumers. |
According to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo, AH Tortilla Chips Original and Doritos Original both contain 470 kcal per 100 g. A plain flavour doesn’t tell you how much energy you’ll get in a portion.
Compare kcal per 100 g and measure out how much you want to eat with your TV dinner.
Albert Heijn lists 398 kcal per 100 g for AH Protein Crisps Paprika, compared with 470 kcal per 100 g for AH Tortilla Chips Original. According to Albert Heijn, the paprika crisps are made from 87% lentil flour, so they aren’t corn tortilla chips.
Only consider them if their different flavour and texture suit your TV dinner.
Jumbo Tortilla Chips Paprika and Doritos Cool American list milk as an allergen. Doritos Original carries a warning that it may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.
Read the current packaging for the specific flavour, even if you’ve bought a different variety from the same brand before.
The packs reviewed vary in size: Jumbo Tortilla Chips Paprika contains 170 g, while Snack Day Sweet Chili contains 300 g. The amount in the bag doesn’t determine how much you should serve at once.
Put a suitable amount in a bowl in advance and follow the storage advice on the packaging for the rest.
An opened bag you no longer want to eat later could go to waste.
Doritos offers plain and flavoured corn tortilla chips; nutritional information varies by flavour.
Albert Heijn lists both plain corn tortilla chips and paprika crisps made from lentils.
The Jumbo variety reviewed is a paprika-flavoured tortilla chip.
Lidl’s Snack Day range includes tortilla chips with a sweet chilli flavour.
ALDI lists SUN SNACKS tortilla chips in Original, cheese and sweet chilli flavours.
These corn tortilla chips and nacho chips are suited to anyone looking for a plain option to serve with a dip or a seasoned flavour for a TV dinner. Choose how much you want to serve and check the nutritional information on the specific pack.
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For serving with a dip if you like plain tortilla chips. The bag contains 185 g; measure out your portion and check the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging.
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For anyone who fancies a sweet chilli flavour with their TV dinner. The bag contains 170 g; compare the nutritional information and check the allergen label for this flavour, too.
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For sharing with a dip if you like plain nacho chips. The bag contains 475 g; serve the amount you want in advance and check the nutritional information and allergens on the packaging.
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For anyone looking for plain nacho chips to serve with salsa or another dip. This variety comes in a 185 g bag; decide on your portion and check the current label.
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For anyone who prefers paprika flavour to plain. The bag contains 170 g; compare the energy per portion and check the ingredients and allergens for this variety.
No. The flavour name doesn’t tell you how much energy the chips provide. According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo, AH Tortilla Chips Original and Doritos Original both contain 470 kcal per 100 g. When choosing, also consider how much you plan to eat.
Use the portion size on the label or weigh out the amount you want to serve. Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for AH Tortilla Chips Original; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives an average handful of tortilla chips (13 g) as 63 kcal. A different flavour or portion size may give a different result.
Read the ingredients, allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warnings on the current packaging for the specific flavour. Jumbo Tortilla Chips Paprika and Doritos Cool American list milk; Doritos Original carries a warning that it may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.
It depends on how many people are eating and how much you want to serve. Choose a suitable bag size or measure out a portion from a larger bag in advance; follow the storage advice on the packaging for any chips left over.
