If you want to serve tortilla chips with less energy on the table, compare the nutritional values per 100 g, then decide how much to serve. According to product information from Albert Heijn, PLUS and Jumbo, AH Original and Doritos Salted Original contain 470 kcal per 100 g, Doritos Nacho Cheese contains 480 kcal and Jumbo Original contains 481 kcal. The differences between these varieties are small at a 25 g serving. None of these four values meets the European threshold for a ‘low-calorie’ claim: no more than 40 kcal per 100 g for solid food.
You want to keep serving tortilla chips and compare their energy content for equal quantities, rather than comparing differently sized portions. Albert Heijn, PLUS and Jumbo list nutritional values and portion sizes for specific varieties.
You’re buying for several people and want to match the pack size, flavour and amount you serve to the number of guests. A larger pack gives you more product, but it doesn’t automatically mean fewer kcal per gram.
You’re taking a known allergy or intolerance into account. Product information from Albert Heijn, PLUS and the Doritos varieties lists different ingredients and warnings about possible traces, so check the packaging you buy.
First compare the ingredients and nutritional values for equal quantities, then choose the serving size, check allergens and match the pack size to the number of people.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Energy per 100 g | Compare the kcal per 100 g for the exact flavour and pack you’re considering. | If I’m choosing based on nutritional content, I first compare the same quantity of product. Energy for an equal weight is the top priority for around 36% of consumers. |
| Energy per portion | Weigh the amount you serve and calculate kcal per 100 g × portion weight ÷ 100. | When I’m portioning out an Easter snack, I want to know how much is actually going on the table. The energy in the amount served comes first for around 29% of consumers. |
| Allergens | Check the ingredients, allergens and warnings about possible traces on the exact pack. | If a guest has a known allergy or intolerance, I want to check whether the product is suitable before considering its flavour or kcal. Suitability matters most to around 21% of consumers. |
| Pack size | Match the number of people and the amount you want to serve per person to the net weight and storage instructions. | When I’m shopping for a group, I want to make sure I have enough and can share it out. The pack size needed is the top priority for around 14% of consumers. |
A lower kcal value than another variety doesn’t automatically make a product low calorie. According to the European Commission, the threshold for a nutrition claim on solid food is no more than 40 kcal per 100 g.
Compare the stated value per 100 g and don’t use ‘low calorie’ as a synonym for the lowest figure in a product comparison.
Albert Heijn lists a 25 g portion for AH Original; Jumbo and the checked Doritos Nacho Cheese variety use a 30 g portion. So a difference in kcal per brand’s stated portion may simply be due to the difference in weight.
Compare per 100 g first, then use the same portion weight for every variety.
AH Original warns that the product may contain soya. Doritos Salted Original warns that it may contain wheat, cereals containing gluten and soya; Doritos Nacho Cheese contains milk.
Check the ingredients and allergen information on the pack you’re serving. The flavour name alone doesn’t tell you everything.
AH Tortilla Chips Original is a Dutch own-brand variety in a 200 g pack. The label gives a portion size of 25 g.
The Dutch varieties checked offer a choice between salted original and nacho cheese flavour.
Jumbo Tortilla Chips Original is an unflavoured variety in a 300 g pack.
The Dutch product name Snack Day Tortilla Chips Nacho Cheese offers a cheese-flavoured option.
The Dutch product name SUN SNACKS Tortilla Chips Blue Corn distinguishes this variety by the type of corn used.
Mission Foods Europe’s European manufacturer catalogue lists round and triangular chips, a range of flavours and 500 g packs.
These Joybuy products come in original, nacho cheese and sweet chilli flavours, giving you options when you’re looking for chips to share.
Image unavailable
An original variety for dipping or serving with nachos.
The product information lists 470 kcal per 100 g.
The description warns that it may contain wheat, cereals containing gluten and soya.
Image unavailable
A nacho cheese variety for anyone looking for a cheesy flavour to share with friends.
The pack contains 272 g; the product information lists 480 kcal per 100 g and 9–10 portions.
The description lists milk and warns that it may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.
Image unavailable
The 44 g pack is a handy option if you’re looking for a small bag of tortilla chips.
The nutritional table lists 477 kcal per 100 g.
No. First compare the same quantity of product. According to the European Commission, the ‘low-calorie’ claim for solid food requires no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g; a smaller portion doesn’t change the value per 100 g.
Choose an amount in advance and weigh it out; the portion shown on a label doesn’t dictate how much anyone should eat. Follow the storage instructions on the pack: Albert Heijn recommends resealing the pack securely after use, while Jumbo and Doritos advise storing the product in a cool, dry place.
Multiply the number of people by the amount you want to serve per person, then divide the result by the net weight of one bag. Round the number of bags needed up; this is a shopping calculation, not a recommended portion size.
Yes. If you’re a business offering food to consumers, allergen information must be available. The NVWA sets out the information requirements; for non-prepacked food, it must be clear where to find the information. You can provide it verbally only if the relevant conditions are met. These rules don’t necessarily apply to a private gathering.
