Start with the claim on the exact product packaging, then compare fat, energy and salt per 100 g. A smaller portion of regular tortilla chips is not the same as a product with a substantiated claim about lower fat: the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim on solid foods.
You’re looking for tortilla chips for yourself and want to make your choice from the label, rather than relying on words such as ‘plain’ or ‘light’. Compare the exact variant and distinguish a nutrition claim from a standard nutritional value.
You want an easy snack to grab, with the amount you’ll eat decided in advance. Check how many portions are in the bag and seal the packaging properly after use.
If you’re breastfeeding, choosing a lower-fat option is no reason to follow a crash diet. La Leche League Nederland advises against crash diets during breastfeeding.
First compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then consider the portion size and packaging that suit your snack break.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Fat claim | Check the claim and fat content per 100 g for the exact variant. For solid foods, the ‘low fat’ claim has a limit of 3 g of fat per 100 g, according to the European Commission. | If I’m looking for a product with a demonstrably low fat content, I check the claim on the packaging rather than just comparing two variants. Consumers for whom the fat claim is the deciding factor make up around 40%. |
| Portion and energy | Compare energy per 100 g, then decide how much you want to eat. The portion sizes shown on labels can vary. | If I mainly want to work out how much to have for one snack break, I look at both the portion size and energy per 100 g. Consumers who prioritise portion size and energy make up around 30%. |
| Packaging and storage | Check the bag size and storage instructions on the packaging so you can seal the bag properly after use. | If I want to spread the chips over several short snack breaks, I look for packaging that can be stored properly in between. For around 20% of consumers, portioning and storage are the deciding factors. |
| Other label requirements | Also check the salt, ingredients and allergens on the exact packaging if these matter to you. | If a personal label requirement, such as salt content or an allergy, determines my choice, I check it alongside the fat content. Around 10% of consumers prioritise another such label requirement. |
A product may contain less fat than another variant and still exceed the limit for a ‘low fat’ claim. The European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for solid foods.
Don’t confuse a standard nutritional value with a formal claim. Don’t call a variant low fat just because its fat figure is lower than that of another product.
AH Tortilla chips naturel lists a 25 g portion on the label, while Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel lists a 30 g portion. So the values per portion refer to different amounts.
Compare the values per 100 g first. Then convert them to the same amount if you want to compare the portions side by side.
Choosing a lower-fat snack is not the same as following a diet. La Leche League Nederland advises against crash diets during breastfeeding.
Think of tortilla chips as a snack for adults, not as an essential product for parents or part of a diet plan.
A brand offering plain and seasoned tortilla chips, worth considering if flavour and dips matter to you too.
A supermarket own brand with a plain variant whose label portion and nutritional values can be compared.
A supermarket own brand offering Tortilla Chips Naturel 300 g, worth considering if bag size and the label portion matter to you.
The Dutch product page lists Snack Day Tortillachips zeezout.
The Dutch range page lists SUN SNACKS Tortillachips 300 g.
Mission Foods Europe describes tortilla chips in round and triangular shapes, for dips and nachos among other things.
These are regular tortilla chips for anyone who wants to measure out a snack portion; they have not been selected on the basis of a low-fat claim.
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The product information lists a 30 g portion and suggests serving them with dips; you can compare this portion with the nutritional values per 100 g.
Fat: 20 g per 100 g. Energy: 470 kcal per 100 g.
The product information advises sealing the packaging properly after opening.
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The 44 g pack gives you a set amount to take with you or consider for one snack break.
Fat: 22 g per 100 g. Energy: 477 kcal per 100 g.
The product information describes a chilli pepper flavour and advises storing the pack sealed.
According to the European Commission, a ‘low fat’ claim for solid foods requires a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g. The plain variants from AH, Jumbo and Doritos mentioned here contain more fat per 100 g than this limit.
No, the flavour name alone does not tell you whether allergens are present. AH’s product information lists the variant checked as gluten-free, while PepsiCo lists possible traces of wheat and gluten for Doritos Naturel 185 gr. If you have an allergy or intolerance, always check the packaging for the exact variant.
Follow the instructions on the packaging. Albert Heijn advises sealing the bag properly after use; Jumbo says to store it in a cool, dry place. Also check the best-before information on your pack.
No, choosing between snacks is not the same as following a diet. La Leche League Nederland advises against crash diets during breastfeeding.
This buying guide is about snacks for adults, not baby food. Voedingscentrum provides separate information about introducing first tastes and building up a baby’s diet; a snack for a parent is not automatically suitable for a baby.
