For a fat-conscious lunchbox, weighing your own portion gives you more control over how much you eat at a time. Individual snack packs are most convenient when you want to grab something without any preparation. Compare the fat per 100 g, then check it against the portion you actually eat. The varieties listed contain 20–30 g of fat per 100 g; according to the European Commission, the claim ‘low fat’ can be used for solid foods only if they contain no more than 3 g per 100 g.
You want to limit the total fat in your snack and are happy to weigh your own portion. Compare the nutritional information with the amount you actually eat. Product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo shows why both the figures per 100 g and the portion size matter.
You want to pop an individually sealed bag into your lunchbox or bag. Compare the weight of each bag: a portion pack doesn’t automatically make the chips low in fat. Jumbo and Sligro provide examples of this type of packaging.
You divide a larger bag into portions for several occasions. Pay attention to portion size and reseal the pack after use as directed on the product. Albert Heijn and Jumbo list nutritional portions for larger packs; these aren’t necessarily individual bags.
First decide whether you mainly want to manage the amount of fat you eat at a time or prioritise convenience when taking snacks with you. Then check which type of fat and packaging suit your needs.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who might find this important? |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat per portion | Compare the grams of fat per 100 g and calculate the amount for the weight you eat. | If I want to manage how much fat I eat at lunchtime, I check the nutritional information and weigh my portion. Around 42% of consumers prioritise total fat per eating occasion. |
| Packaging and bag size | Check how many individual bags there are and the weight of each one; a stated portion isn’t always a separate bag. | If I want to take something with me straight away, I look for sealed bags in a suitable size. Around 33% of consumers give packaging convenience top priority. |
| Saturated fat | Check total fat and ‘of which saturates’ separately, and compare products on the same basis. | If I’m mainly watching my saturated fat intake, I want to be able to compare that figure separately from total fat. Around 25% of consumers choose this as their main nutritional consideration. |
A smaller pack doesn’t change the composition per 100 g. So check both that figure and the amount you eat. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a limit of no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g for the claim ‘low fat’.
Compare the total amount of fat on a like-for-like basis and take your actual portion into account.
Eight portions in one large bag aren’t the same as eight individually sealed packs. Check how the product is packaged, not just the number of portions.
Portioning it yourself takes preparation, and the opened bag needs to be resealed according to the product instructions.
Lidl describes a multipack containing different types of crisps. The product description therefore doesn’t confirm that every bag contains tortilla chips.
Check what each variety contains before deciding whether the pack suits your lunchbox plan.
For Doritos Bits Sweet Paprika, Sligro lists a substitute described as Pizza; the product information for Pizza lists milk.
If a product is substituted, check the product name, contents and allergen information for the exact variety again.
Both individual Bits bags and a resealable snack box are listed. Nutritional values and portion packaging vary by variety.
AH Tortilla chips naturel is an option if you want to weigh your own portion.
Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel 300 g is a larger pack to portion yourself.
Lidl lists both a Snack Day bag of tortilla chips and a separate multipack containing a mix of crisps.
ALDI lists SUN SNACKS blue corn tortilla chips as a product variety.
Mission Foods Europe describes tortilla chips for retail and foodservice in a range of pack formats.
These Joybuy products come in bags that you can portion yourself; the Doritos Sweet Chili Pepper pack is a single 44 g bag, not a multipack.
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This bag may suit you if you want to weigh out your own amount for a lunchbox; it isn’t a set of individual bags.
20 g of fat and 1.8 g of saturated fat per 100 g.
The product information advises sealing the pack tightly after opening.
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This larger bag is designed for portioning yourself into the amounts you want to take with you.
20 g of fat per 100 g.
The product information advises sealing the pack tightly after opening.
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This larger bag is suitable if you want to weigh your own portion and decide how much to pack in a lunchbox.
20 g of fat and 2 g of saturated fat per 100 g.
The product information advises storing in a cool, dry place and sealing the pack tightly after opening.
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A single bag to take with you; it isn’t a multipack, so you can’t choose your portion from a larger bag.
22 g of fat and 2 g of saturated fat per 100 g.
For solid foods, the European Commission allows the claim ‘low fat’ only when the product contains no more than 3 g of fat per 100 g. A smaller portion doesn’t change the amount of fat per 100 g.
Multiply the grams of fat per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. This is a calculation based on rounded nutritional values, not a laboratory measurement. Compare products using the same portion weight.
No. A pack can list nutritional portions without those portions being individually wrapped. Check the number of sealed bags and the weight of each bag on the packaging.
No. Sligro lists milk in Doritos Bits Pizza; for Honey BBQ, it lists possible traces of soya and wheat/gluten. Always check the allergen information for the exact variety. The NVWA requires allergen information on prepacked foods.
Follow the instructions on the packaging. Albert Heijn advises sealing the bag tightly after use; Jumbo says to store it in a cool, dry place. The number of nutritional portions alone doesn’t tell you how long the product will keep once opened.
