First decide how many crisps you want to eat, then compare the kcal per 100 g for the exact variant. The Albert Heijn and Jumbo tortilla chips checked contain 470 to 481 kcal per 100 g; according to the European Commission, the claim ‘low calorie’ can only be used for solid foods containing no more than 40 kcal per 100 g. Weighing out a portion helps you see how much you’re having, but it doesn’t change the product’s energy content.
You want to keep enjoying tortilla chips, but compare the energy content for the same weight and pay attention to how much you actually serve. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre recommends checking the nutritional information on the label.
You want to decide in advance how much to serve and check whether an individual bag matches that amount. Product information from Albert Heijn and Doritos lists different portion and pack sizes.
You’re choosing chips to enjoy with a dip and want to check the ingredients and allergens as well as the nutritional information. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on labels.
Compare the nutritional information for the exact variant, then calculate it based on how much you plan to eat. Count dips and toppings separately.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who this matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Energy for the same weight | Compare kcal per 100 g for the same type and flavour. Calculate your portion using: kcal per 100 g × grams eaten ÷ 100. | If I mainly want less energy for the same amount, I compare the exact variants; around 34% of consumers prioritise energy density. |
| Deciding how much to have | Check the weight of each bag or weigh out your own portion. Use 30 g only as a reference portion for this comparison, not as personal dietary advice. | If I want to set an amount in advance, I check the weight of each bag or weigh out my own portion; around 33% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Flavour and toppings | Use the nutritional information for your chosen flavour and calculate the chips, dip and toppings separately; then add the totals together. | If I mainly want to enjoy a particular flavour or dipping occasion, I include every part in my calculation; around 20% of consumers prioritise flavour and toppings. |
| Dietary suitability | Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging of the exact variant. Doritos Nacho cheese contains milk; Doritos Naturel lists possible traces of soya and wheat. | If a dietary requirement determines my choice, I check it before comparing variants; around 13% of consumers prioritise dietary suitability. |
The energy per bag depends on its weight. For solid foods, the ‘low calorie’ claim has a limit per 100 g, not per portion.
Compare kcal per 100 g first, then calculate how much you’ll serve. The European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g for solid foods to qualify for this claim.
The Doritos Nacho cheese bags in the 20-pack checked weigh 44 g each. That’s more than the 30 g reference portion used for this comparison.
Check the weight of each bag and decide whether you’ll eat the whole contents or weigh out your own portion.
The chips’ nutritional information doesn’t automatically cover a combination with dip or other toppings.
Calculate the chips and extras separately using their weight and nutritional information, then add the totals together.
A product name is no substitute for the ingredients and allergen information. Doritos Nacho cheese contains milk; Doritos Naturel lists possible traces of soya and wheat.
Check the label on the exact pack and prioritise any relevant dietary requirement over a small difference in kcal. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains how allergens are listed on labels.
Dutch product information includes Naturel in a 185 g pack, Nacho cheese in a 272 g pack and individual 44 g bags.
AH Tortilla chips naturel is a 200 g own-brand pack; its product page lists a 25 g portion.
Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel is a salted corn chip in a 300 g pack. Its product information gives values per 100 g and per 30 g portion.
The Dutch product page lists Snack Day Tortillachips zeezout in a 300 g pack.
The Dutch product page lists SUN SNACKS Tortillachips blauwe maïs as a variant.
Mission Foods Europe describes a European tortilla chip range that includes salted and seasoned variants, with a 500 g pack configuration.
This selection includes plain and nacho chips, so you can compare the nutritional information per 100 g and the pack size. Also check how much you eat and the ingredients of the exact variant.
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This plain variant may suit you if you want to compare the energy content for the same weight and weigh out your own portion.
The product information lists 470 kcal per 100 g. That’s above the European limit for the ‘low calorie’ claim on solid foods.
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These salted corn chips may suit you if you want to weigh out a portion from a pack and compare the energy content for the same weight.
The product information lists 472 kcal per 100 g and soya as an allergen. The energy content is above the European limit for the ‘low calorie’ claim on solid foods.
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This cheese-flavoured variant may suit you if that’s the flavour you’re after and milk ingredients aren’t something you need to avoid.
The product information lists 480 kcal per 100 g and milk ingredients. The energy content is above the European limit for the ‘low calorie’ claim on solid foods.
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The smaller pack may suit you if you want a portion you can weigh out and compare the nutritional information per 100 g.
The product information lists 474 kcal per 100 g and soya as an allergen. The energy content is above the European limit for the ‘low calorie’ claim on solid foods.
Not simply because you serve a small portion or because one variant has fewer kcal than another. According to the European Commission, solid foods can only carry the ‘low calorie’ claim if they contain no more than 40 kcal per 100 g. The four variants checked with complete nutritional information are all above this limit.
No, these are different nutrition claims with different requirements. According to the European Commission, a reduced energy claim requires an energy reduction of at least 30% and a statement of the property that brings about the reduction.
Weigh the amount you want to eat, multiply the kcal per 100 g by the weight in grams and divide by 100. Calculate dips and toppings in the same way, then add the totals together. The 30 g portion here is a measure for comparison, not personal dietary advice.
No. Doritos Naturel lists possible traces of soya and wheat; Doritos Nacho cheese contains milk. If you have a relevant dietary requirement, check the label on the exact pack. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that allergens must be clearly distinguished in the ingredients list.
Follow the storage instructions on the label for your variant. Albert Heijn says to close the pack of AH Tortilla chips naturel tightly after use; the Doritos and Jumbo product information checked recommends storing them in a cool, dry place.
