When choosing tortilla chips for a snack, base your decision on the total carbohydrates in the amount you actually eat, not just on sugar or a healthy-sounding image. diabetes.nl explains that carbohydrates affect blood glucose. Also compare the price for the amount you get and the pack size, and check salt, saturated fat and fibre. Jumbo lists 17.9 g of carbohydrates per 30 g manufacturer serving for its plain chips; this is not personal diabetes advice. The Diabetes Fund recommends enjoying snacks like these occasionally, rather than too often or in large amounts.
You want to enjoy tortilla chips from time to time and calculate the carbohydrates in your portion. diabetes.nl explains that carbohydrates affect blood glucose. The label can help you work out the amount in your own portion.
You want to compare own-label and well-known brands without losing sight of pack sizes and nutritional values. Deloitte Netherlands identifies price as a factor in general Dutch supermarket shopping behaviour; this does not determine which tortilla chips offer better value.
You’re looking for a flavour for an occasional snack and want to take salt, saturated fat and fibre into account too. The Diabetes Fund recommends enjoying snacks like these occasionally, rather than too often or in large amounts.
First compare nutritional values on a like-for-like basis, then calculate them for the amount you eat. Consider price and packaging as separate factors when making your choice.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Total carbohydrates per portion | Check the total carbohydrates per 100 g and calculate the amount for the quantity you eat. Sugars are not the same as total carbohydrates. | If you want to calculate the carbohydrates in your own snack portion, use the label as your guide. Around 29% of consumers make carbohydrate calculation their top purchasing priority. |
| Price and pack size | Compare the price per kilo and the net weight; comparing the prices of packs of different sizes is difficult if you look only at the price per pack. | If your food-shopping budget comes first, you’ll want to work out which pack suits your plans. Around 29% of consumers make value for money on groceries their top priority. |
| Nutritional values beyond carbohydrates | Compare salt, saturated fat and fibre per 100 g, then consider the amount you eat. Jumbo also lists these values for its Tortilla Chips Naturel. | If you want to take other nutritional values into account when choosing an occasional snack, the full label is more useful than the sugars line alone. Around 18% of consumers prioritise the broader nutritional profile. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the net weight, the number of manufacturer servings and the storage instructions on the pack. | If you only eat crisps occasionally, you’ll want the quantity and storage requirements to suit how you use them. Around 12% of consumers make finding a suitable quantity for their needs their top priority. |
| Flavour | Check the label for the exact flavour and pack; the nutritional values for a different variety are no substitute. | If you’re choosing a particular flavour, you’ll want to know what the label says for that specific variety. Around 12% of consumers make flavour their top purchasing priority. |
A product can be low in sugars but still contain more total carbohydrates than you might expect from that one line alone.
Use total carbohydrates and the amount you eat for your calculation, and check sugars separately.
The 30 g serving on the Jumbo label is the basis for calculating the nutritional values of that product, not a medical limit for everyone.
Calculate based on the amount you actually eat, and don’t treat a serving size on the label as a universal portion recommendation.
Jumbo lists ten manufacturer servings in its 300 g bag of Tortilla Chips Naturel. The contents of the bag are therefore not the same as one manufacturer serving.
Keep net weight and serving weight separate, and follow the storage instructions on the pack.
AH Tortilla chips naturel is a specific own-label product you can assess using its label.
Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel 300 g is a specific example of nutritional values and serving information.
SUN SNACKS Tortillachips 300 g is an own-label product you can compare with other packs.
Snack Day Tortillachips nacho cheese is a specific option if you’re looking for this flavour.
Doritos offers a Nacho Cheese variety, among others, which you can compare at product level.
Mission Foods Europe lists tortilla chips in various shapes and flavours.
This selection includes plain and flavoured varieties in different pack sizes. Use the nutritional information for the exact variety to assess your own portion.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a plain variety to enjoy with dips.
The product information lists total carbohydrates per 100 g; calculate based on the amount you eat.
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A good choice if you’re specifically looking for tortilla chips with a nacho cheese flavour.
The product information lists total carbohydrates per 100 g; check the information for this flavour.
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A good choice if you’re looking for a salted variety to serve with dips, for example.
The product information lists total carbohydrates per 100 g; calculate this for the amount you eat.
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A good choice if you’re looking for tortilla chips to enjoy with dips or salsa.
The product information lists total carbohydrates per 100 g; use the details for this pack in your calculation.
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A good choice if you’re looking for tortilla chips with a nacho cheese flavour for a snack.
The product information lists total carbohydrates per 100 g; check the label for this exact variety.
Multiply the carbohydrates per 100 g by the number of grams you eat, then divide by 100. Check that the nutritional values apply to the product you’re actually eating. For example, Jumbo lists 17.9 g of carbohydrates per 30 g manufacturer serving; this is a calculation example, not personal diabetes advice.
No. Sugars are one part of total carbohydrates. For its plain chips, Jumbo lists 0.6 g of sugars and 59.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g. So check both lines and use total carbohydrates to calculate your portion.
No. For Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel, 30 g is the manufacturer serving on the label, containing 17.9 g of carbohydrates. Calculate based on the amount you eat; the manufacturer serving is not personal or universal diabetes advice.
No, Jumbo says to store these crisps in a cool, dry place. For another variety, follow the storage instructions on the exact pack.
Not necessarily. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre explains that the printed best-before date applies while the pack is unopened. Once opened, follow the instructions on the pack.
