If you want the product itself to contain genuinely less fat for an Oranje night, choose only a variety whose claim and nutritional information match the exact pack. A smaller portion of regular tortilla chips is not a reduced-fat product. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. A ‘light’ claim does not automatically mean an equivalent reduction in energy, so compare the nutritional information per 100 g too, and decide on your portion separately.
You want to snack on crisps while watching football, but are looking for a verifiably lower-fat product. Compare the exact variety per 100 g and check what a ‘light’ or reduced-fat claim is based on. The European Commission sets the threshold for a ‘low fat’ claim; the Voedingscentrum explains how a ‘light’ claim compares with a similar product.
Your main priority is deciding how much to eat during the match. Check how much you serve and compare energy and fat for equal portions. Albert Heijn and Jumbo use different portion sizes in their product information.
You’re buying snacks for a group to enjoy during a football night and want crisps for dipping or serving with nachos. Consider the flavour, pack size and ingredients in both the crisps and the dip. Product descriptions from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Doritos mention dipping or nachos; check the allergens for the exact variety.
First decide whether the product itself needs to contain less fat; then consider portion size, how you’ll serve it and the packaging.
Choose this if: the fat content of the exact variety is your main requirement.
Bear in mind: according to the Voedingscentrum, ‘light’ crisps contain at least 30% less fat, but this does not automatically mean at least 30% less energy.
Choose this if: you mainly want to control how much you eat and don’t need a reduced-fat product.
Bear in mind: the plain varieties from Albert Heijn and Jumbo reviewed here list 20 g and 22.2 g of fat per 100 g respectively. These are regular varieties, not evidence of a ‘light’ claim.
Choose this if: organic production is a separate preference for you.
Bear in mind: the organic plain variety from Albert Heijn reviewed here lists 22 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 20 g for the regular plain variety reviewed here. This comparison applies only to these two products.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should give this more weight? |
|---|---|---|
| Verifiably lower fat | Check the claim and compare the nutritional information per 100 g for the exact variety. | If I mainly want to eat less fat, I want to know exactly what the claim means. Around 36% of consumers put verifiable fat reduction first. |
| Energy and portion size | Compare the energy in equal quantities and weigh out your own portion. | If I want to limit how much I eat during the match, I look at what I actually serve myself. Around 29% of consumers give portion size and energy the highest priority. |
| Flavour, dip and ingredients | Choose a suitable flavour and check the ingredients and allergens in both the crisps and the dip. | If I’m putting crisps out for everyone to dip, I want a variety that suits the occasion. Around 21% of consumers put choosing crisps for dipping first. |
| Quantity for the group | Choose a pack size that suits what you want to serve; compare packs containing the same quantity. | If I’m shopping for several people, I want to buy an appropriate amount. Around 14% of consumers give shopping quantity and cost the highest priority. |
A lower fat content than that of another regular variety does not, by itself, prove a ‘light’ claim. For a ‘low fat’ claim, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for solid foods.
Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, and distinguish a relatively lower fat content from a specific nutrition claim.
A 25 g portion and a 30 g portion contain different amounts of crisps. A lower figure per portion may simply be because the portion is smaller.
Compare products per 100 g, then decide separately how much you want to serve.
The organic plain Albert Heijn variety reviewed here lists 22 g of fat per 100 g; the regular plain variety reviewed here lists 20 g per 100 g. This applies to these two products.
Consider organic production as a separate preference and check the figures for the exact varieties.
The claim from Mission Foods Malaysia compares the product with regular potato crisps. This comparison does not confirm the recipe, fat content or use of claims for a Dutch Mission variety.
Only use claim information that applies to the exact variety and the market it is intended for.
The Dutch product information lists plain varieties and suggests serving them with dips or nachos.
The product information describes the regular plain variety and the organic plain variety for snacking and dipping.
Jumbo describes its plain variety as salted corn crisps for dipping.
The Dutch product listing is for Tortilla chips sweet paprika.
The Dutch product listing names SUN SNACKS Tortillachips blauwe maïs.
Mission Foods Europe describes tortilla chips in round and triangular shapes, with a range of flavours for snacking, dipping and nachos.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 3 g of fat per 100 g for a ‘low fat’ claim. A product with less fat than another variety does not automatically meet this absolute threshold.
No. The Voedingscentrum explains that ‘light’ crisps contain at least 30% less fat than a similar product, but the reduction in energy may be smaller. So, for the exact variety, compare both fat and energy per 100 g.
Only if the portions weigh the same. The regular plain varieties from Albert Heijn and Jumbo list portions of 25 g and 30 g respectively. First compare them per 100 g, or work out the figures for the same quantity.
No. Warnings vary by variety: Doritos Naturel 185 gr says it may contain soya and wheat, while the product information for Doritos Nacho Cheese 170 g lists milk ingredients. If this matters to a guest, check the current packaging for both the crisps and the dip.
Follow the instructions for the product in question. Albert Heijn recommends sealing the pack tightly after use; Jumbo says to store it in a cool, dry place.
