If you want to serve regular tortilla chips, compare the nutrition information per 100 g, then decide on your portion. A smaller portion doesn’t make the chips themselves low in calories. The AH Original and Doritos Naturel products we looked at both contain 470 kcal per 100 g, compared with 481 kcal for Jumbo Original. According to the European Commission, solid foods must contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g to carry the claim ‘low energy’.
You want to enjoy some crisps during games night, but decide in advance how much to serve. Compare the energy per 100 g, then work it out for your own portion; the labels from Albert Heijn, Doritos and Jumbo use different portion sizes.
You’re shopping for a group where, for example, gluten-free diets or a soya allergy may be relevant. Check the exact variety and its allergen information: a corn base or the word ‘original’ doesn’t, by itself, tell you whether everyone can eat the chips.
You want enough chips for everyone, with a flavour that goes well with the dip. The Doritos, Albert Heijn and Jumbo bags we looked at contain 170 g, 200 g and 300 g respectively; the net weight doesn’t tell you how much each player will eat.
If you’re choosing tortilla chips for a calorie-conscious games night, the main considerations are portion size, flavour, how much you need for the group and any dietary requirements.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per portion | Compare the kcal per 100 g on the exact packaging, then weigh your own portion. | If I want to decide how many chips to serve, I first compare the same quantity. Portion control is the top purchasing priority for around 42% of consumers. |
| Flavour and dip | Decide whether you want original or a seasoned flavour, and check the nutrition information for that variety. | I’d rather choose chips to go with the dip and suit everyone’s preferences than focus on a small difference in kcal. Flavour and dip pairings come first for around 33% of consumers. |
| How much you need for the group | Check the net weight and consider how many players and other snacks there will be. | If I’m shopping for several players, I want to divide up a suitable amount without treating the bag size as an individual portion. The amount needed for a group is the main consideration for around 17% of consumers. |
| Dietary requirements | Check the current ingredients list and allergen warnings for the exact chips and any dips. | If someone at the table has a relevant dietary requirement, I check the label before choosing. Dietary suitability comes first for around 8% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion and Doritos a 30 g portion, while both Original varieties we looked at contain 470 kcal per 100 g. This means their portion values can’t be compared directly.
Compare the kcal per 100 g first, then work out the value for the same quantity of each product.
The original chips we looked at contain 470 to 481 kcal per 100 g. According to the European Commission, solid foods must contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g to carry the claim ‘low energy’.
Use the product’s nutrition information, and describe a smaller amount as a portion choice rather than as a low-calorie product feature.
Doritos Naturel warns that the product may contain soya and wheat (gluten). Albert Heijn Naturel warns that it may contain soya, despite being labelled gluten-free, vegan and lactose-free.
Check the current packaging if someone at the table has an allergy or dietary requirement.
The nutrition information for the chips applies to the chips themselves; dips and toppings are separate parts of what you serve.
Include the actual amount of dip and toppings you use if you want to work out the nutrition information for the whole snack.
Doritos positions Naturel as a chip to enjoy with nachos and dips.
AH Tortilla chips naturel is an original variety in a 200 g pack.
Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel is an original variety we looked at, in a 300 g pack.
The Lidl product listing is for Tortilla chips sweet paprika.
ALDI lists SUN SNACKS Tortillachips and a separate blue corn variety.
Mission describes its European product range as including round and triangular tortilla chips in a variety of flavours.
These Joybuy options are regular tortilla chips that you can weigh out by portion. Compare kcal per 100 g, and check the flavour, pack weight and allergen information for the exact variety.
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The product description suggests serving them with dips and nachos; the nutrition information lets you calculate the value for your chosen portion.
470 kcal per 100 g. The description warns that the product may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.
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The product description suggests serving them with dips and salsa; consider the portion you want to serve.
472 kcal per 100 g and a 475 g pack. The product description lists soya as an allergen.
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The product description mentions round tortilla chips for serving with dips; adjust the amount to suit what you’re serving.
474 kcal per 100 g and a 185 g pack. The product description lists soya as an allergen.
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The product description suggests serving them with dips; check the nutrition information for the amount you weigh out.
480 kcal per 100 g and a 170 g pack. The product description lists milk as an allergen and warns that the product may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.
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The 44 g pack gives you a set amount; check the nutrition information if you’re comparing it with other flavours.
477 kcal per 100 g. The product description lists gluten, soya and wheat as allergens.
No. A smaller amount contains less energy than a larger amount of the same chips, but it doesn’t change the energy per 100 g. According to the European Commission, solid foods must contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g to carry the claim ‘low energy’.
Multiply the kcal per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. For example, 25 g of chips containing 470 kcal per 100 g provides 117.5 kcal. This is a calculation example for the chips, not a recommended portion.
No, it varies by product. Albert Heijn’s product page lists AH Naturel as gluten-free, while the information for Doritos Naturel warns that it may contain wheat (gluten). Check the current packaging for the exact variety.
Check the ingredients list and allergen warning for the chips, as well as for any dips and toppings. Since 1 January 2026, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority has overseen the new rules on warnings about the unintended presence of allergens; for a specific product, follow the information on the packaging.
The nutrition information for the chips doesn’t automatically apply to a combination with dips or toppings. Calculate those separately using the products and quantities you use if you want to work out the nutrition information for the whole snack.
