Calorie-conscious shoppers short on time in the morning
You’re looking for something savoury that you can grab and take with you. Compare the exact flavour per 100 g, then check how much you plan to eat.
Who might find these options useful?
Those who want to keep snack portions in check
You want tortilla crisps as a small, crunchy extra, not as breakfast on their own. Measuring out a portion in advance helps you decide how much to take with you.
Label and allergen checkers
As well as calories, you care about ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings. Check this information on the packaging of the flavour you choose.
What should you look for when choosing?
Thinking of tortilla crisps as a quick breakfast extra and watching your calorie intake? First compare the nutritional information for the exact flavour. Then decide on your portion and check the rest of the label too.
| What to consider | What to check before buying | Who it matters to |
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| Comparing calories | Compare the kcal per 100 g for the exact flavour, then check the portion size. | When I grab something savoury in a hurry, I want to know how much the amount I eat adds to my breakfast. Around 45% of consumers put this calorie comparison first. |
| Portion and breakfast | Decide in advance how many crisps to take and what else will make up your breakfast. | I want something crunchy on the go, without an open bag quietly turning into my entire breakfast. For around 33% of consumers, choosing the right portion matters most. |
| Other label information | Check the sugars, salt, ingredients, allergens and any ‘may contain’ warnings for the flavour you choose. | When I choose a flavour, I also want to know which ingredients and allergens are listed on the label. Around 22% of consumers put this label check first. |
Common mistakes
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Assuming ‘light’ means it’s a suitable breakfast
According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, light crisps contain fewer calories than regular crisps, but the difference is small. Neither is part of the Wheel of Five.
Compare the kcal per 100 g of the products you’re considering, and think about your portion and the rest of your breakfast too.
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Treating the whole bag as one portion
A bag may contain more than you intend to eat. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 215 kcal as the average for a 40 g bowl of crisps; this isn’t the nutritional value of every tortilla crisp.
Measure out the amount you want in advance instead of eating straight from the bag.
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Looking only at kcal
Ingredients vary by flavour. Jumbo says its Paprika flavour contains milk; Joybuy lists 7.0 g of sugars per 100 g for g'woon Sweet Chili.
Compare nutritional values using the same units, and check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging you buy.
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Planning to have crisps as your whole breakfast
A portion of crisps won’t automatically replace the other things you want to take for breakfast. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre suggests options including wholemeal bread with a topping, and yoghurt with fruit and oats.
Plan your breakfast first, then add a small portion of crisps for crunch if you like.
Brands compared
AH
Albert Heijn lists AH Tortilla chips naturel in a 200 g pack, with a 25 g portion size.
- For this Naturel flavour, Albert Heijn lists 470 kcal, 4 g of fibre and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g.
- Check the current label: Albert Heijn says that ingredients and nutritional values may change.
Jumbo
Jumbo lists its Paprika tortilla crisps in a 170 g bag, with nutritional values per 100 g and per 25 g portion.
- Having both figures makes it possible to compare flavours as well as portions.
- According to Jumbo, this Paprika flavour contains milk. Check the label if allergens are important to you.
g'woon
Joybuy lists g'woon tortilla crisps in Naturel and Sweet Chili flavours, both in 165 g bags.
- According to Joybuy, Naturel contains 480 kcal and 1.0 g of salt per 100 g; Sweet Chili contains 456 kcal and 7.0 g of sugars per 100 g.
- Don’t use the flavour name as a substitute for checking the full label.
SUN SNACKS
ALDI lists SUN SNACKS tortilla crisps in Naturel, Cheese and Sweet Chili flavours, in a 300 g pack.
- You can check the nutritional information for the specific flavour you’re considering.
- Check the nutritional values on the current packaging before comparing these flavours by calorie content.
Tortilla crisps on Joybuy
You could consider these tortilla crisps as a measured, crunchy extra for a quick breakfast. Compare the exact flavour and pack; a product in this selection isn’t automatically low in calories.
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Doritos Nacho Cheese Tortilla Crisps, 170 g
Consider this flavour if you want to take a measured portion of tortilla crisps with you alongside your breakfast. The bag contains 170 g; check the current label for the nutritional information for this flavour.
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Doritos Sweet Chilli Pepper Tortilla Chips, 170 g
This flavour could suit you if you want to measure out a small, crunchy extra to take with you. The bag contains 170 g; check the Sweet Chilli Pepper label for nutritional values and allergens.
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g'woon Tortilla Chips Natural, 165 g
Compare this plain flavour if you want to have a small portion alongside your breakfast. The bag contains 165 g; Joybuy lists 480 kcal and 1.0 g of salt per 100 g for this flavour.
Frequently asked questions
Are tortilla crisps a low-calorie quick breakfast?
Don’t think of tortilla crisps on their own as a low-calorie breakfast. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre gives 215 kcal as the average for a 40 g bowl of crisps; the nutritional value of a specific tortilla crisp and your portion may differ. Check the label and decide what else you’ll have for breakfast.
Does choosing light crisps make a difference?
Choosing light doesn’t mean you can skip comparing calories. According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, light crisps contain fewer calories than regular crisps, but the difference is small. So compare the kcal per 100 g for the specific products and think about how much you’ll eat.
Should I compare kcal per bag, per portion or per 100 g?
Start with kcal per 100 g to compare different packs, then consider the portion you’ll actually eat. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list a 25 g portion for the flavours mentioned; the Netherlands Nutrition Centre’s example for average crisps uses a 40 g bowl.
How do I check allergens in tortilla crisps?
Read the allergen information and any ‘may contain’ warning on the packaging for the exact flavour. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains the mandatory allergen labelling requirements; according to Jumbo, its Paprika flavour contains milk.
Which nutritional information should I use if the product page and packaging differ?
Check the information on the packaging you’re actually using. Albert Heijn says ingredients and nutritional values may change, so check the current label even when buying the product again.