For a festival, first compare the energy per 100 g, then decide how many tortilla chips you actually want to take with you or eat. According to Albert Heijn and Jumbo Supermarkten, the varieties reviewed contain 470–481 kcal per 100 g; even the lowest figure in this group does not make the chips low in energy. If you’re buying for several people, also check the salt, ingredients and allergens for the specific flavour.
You want to take tortilla chips with you, but don’t want to choose based only on a figure per 100 g. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo Supermarkten shows that the varieties reviewed contain 470–481 kcal per 100 g. How much you eat from the bag is a separate decision.
If several people are sharing the same bag, the flavour you choose needs to suit their dietary and allergen requirements. Jumbo Supermarkten lists milk in Jumbo Tortilla Chips Paprika and says Doritos Naturel may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat; check the current packaging for each variety.
You might choose paprika or sweet chilli for the flavour, but still want to compare the nutritional information with a plain variety. Compare the energy and salt per 100 g, then check the ingredients for the specific variety.
Use the figures per 100 g as a basis for comparison, decide on your own portion, and check the allergens in your chosen flavour if you’re buying for a group.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Energy and portion size | Compare kcal per 100 g and consider how many grams you want to eat; a portion shown on the label is a guide, not a prescribed amount. | I want to take chips with me without basing my choice solely on the nutritional value of a whole bag. Around 42% of consumers put their own portion first. |
| Salt | Check the salt content per 100 g for the specific variety and consider how much you plan to eat when comparing. | If two flavours have similar calorie counts, I also want to compare their salt levels. Salt is the main concern for around 33% of consumers. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Check the current ingredients list, allergens and any statements about possible traces of allergens. | I’m buying for a group and want to know whether everyone can eat the variety I’ve chosen. This is the main consideration for around 25% of consumers. |
Albert Heijn and Jumbo Supermarkten list 470–481 kcal per 100 g for the tortilla and nacho chips reviewed. Under Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006, solid foods must contain no more than 40 kcal per 100 g to make the ‘low energy’ nutrition claim.
Describe a lower figure on the label as a difference between the products being compared, and also decide how much you want to eat.
A plain variety and a seasoned variety may have different ingredients or allergen information. Jumbo Supermarkten lists milk in Jumbo Tortilla Chips Paprika and says Doritos Naturel may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.
Check the current ingredients and allergen information for every bag, especially if you’re buying for other people.
Jumbo Supermarkten lists 0,71 g of salt per 100 g for Doritos Naturel; Albert Heijn lists 0,9 g per 100 g for AH Tortilla chips naturel. Comparing energy alone misses this difference.
Compare the salt per 100 g too, and bear in mind how much you’ll actually eat.
Jumbo Supermarkten says Willy Nacho Tortilla Chips Salted is no longer in its online range. Lidl lists Snack Day Tortillachips sweet chili as available in store only.
Before you set off, check where you can buy the variety you’ve chosen, then check the nutritional information on the packaging again.
AH Tortilla chips naturel is a plain variety with listed nutritional values and product features.
Doritos Naturel Tortilla Nacho Chips is a plain option to compare for energy and salt.
Jumbo Tortilla Chips Paprika is a seasoned variety to compare with a plain option.
ALDI lists SUN SNACKS tortilla chips in plain, cheese and sweet chilli flavours.
Lidl lists a Snack Day variety with a sweet chilli flavour.
These products include plain and seasoned chips for a festival. Choose based on flavour and pack size, and use the latest nutritional information on the bag to compare per 100 g and per portion you choose.
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For anyone who wants to take Original Nacho Chips as a snack; the pack contains 185 g.
Compare the energy and salt figures on the bag with other varieties, and check the portion you plan to have. If you have a soya allergy, read the current allergen information.
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For a group who want to share Original Nacho Chips from a larger bag; the pack contains 475 g.
Decide how much you want to serve per person and check the portion information on the pack. Also read the current allergen information if anyone needs to avoid soya.
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For anyone looking for a Nacho Cheese-flavoured festival snack; the pack contains 170 g.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g with other flavours. If you have a milk allergy, check the ingredients and allergens on the current packaging.
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For anyone who wants to take Sweet Chilli Pepper-flavoured chips; the pack contains 170 g.
Include the salt per 100 g in your comparison, as well as the energy. Check the current allergen information if gluten or soya is a concern for your group.
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For anyone looking for paprika-flavoured chips as a snack; the pack contains 170 g.
Compare the nutritional values for this specific flavour with those for plain varieties. If you have allergy requirements, also read the current warnings about possible traces of gluten from wheat and soya.
No, not under the EU requirement for the ‘low energy’ nutrition claim for solid foods. Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g; Albert Heijn and Jumbo Supermarkten list 470–481 kcal per 100 g for the chips reviewed. So, a lower figure within this group is simply a difference between the products.
First compare the energy and salt per 100 g, then consider how much you want to eat. For the AH and Jumbo varieties reviewed, Albert Heijn and Jumbo Supermarkten list a 25 g portion, while Doritos Naturel has a 30 g portion; these portions shown on the label are not recommendations you have to follow.
Check the current ingredients, allergens and statements about possible traces of allergens for each flavour. For example, Jumbo Supermarkten lists milk in Jumbo Tortilla Chips Paprika and says Doritos Naturel may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat; the flavour name alone isn’t a reliable way to check.
Seal the pack securely after use and follow the storage instructions on the bag you’ve brought with you. Albert Heijn advises sealing the pack securely after use; Jumbo Supermarkten says to store its paprika variety in a cool, dry place.
