If you want to control your portion on a train journey, weighing out plain tortilla chips and taking them with you is a practical option. A sealed bag is more convenient, but it is not necessarily lower in calories. Product pages list 470 kcal per 100 g for AH Tortilla chips naturel and Doritos Naturel, 481 kcal for Jumbo Tortilla Naturel 170 g and 525 kcal for Doritos Bits Honey BBQ. These figures come from Albert Heijn, Jumbo and Sligro and apply to the variants listed.
You want to decide how many chips to take with you. Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and adjust your portion accordingly. Albert Heijn, Jumbo and the Doritos product information list figures for the specific variants.
You want to take a sealed bag with you without weighing out a portion beforehand. Doritos Bits is sold in individual bags; check the nutritional values per portion as well as the bag size. Doritos itself presents Bits as a snack for on the go.
For example, you may be looking for a product explicitly labelled gluten-free, or want to take the salt content into account. Albert Heijn lists the plain variant reviewed as gluten-free; check the exact packaging if a dietary requirement is important to you.
First decide how much you want to take with you, then compare the nutritional values and packaging of the specific variant.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | Compare kcal per 100 g, then calculate how much you actually want to eat. | If you want a measured portion for your journey, compare the values for the same quantity. Around 42% of consumers put calories first. |
| Portion convenience | Check the weight of each bag and how many bags are included in the pack. | If you don’t want to weigh out a portion while travelling, an individually packed bag can be practical. Around 33% of consumers prioritise convenience when taking snacks with them. |
| Labelling and dietary requirements | Check the gluten-free claim, allergens and salt content on the exact packaging. | If a dietary requirement or salt content influences your choice, check the product information for the variant you’re buying. Around 8% of consumers start by looking at this kind of labelling. |
| Pack size | Check the total weight and number of individual bags; a larger pack means you’ll need to portion it out yourself. | If you only want to take enough for one journey, the pack size may determine your choice. Around 17% of consumers focus on finding a pack size that suits the amount they plan to take. |
A small pack doesn’t automatically mean the chips contain less energy per 100 g. Sligro lists 525 kcal per 100 g for Doritos Bits Honey BBQ, and 158 kcal per 30 g bag; a 30 g portion of Doritos Naturel contains 141 kcal.
Compare the nutritional values per 100 g and for the amount you want to eat. Choose a portion-sized bag for convenience, not because its size alone says anything about what’s in it.
Albert Heijn lists eight 25 g portions in a 200 g bag of Tortilla chips naturel. Jumbo lists ten 30 g portions in a 300 g bag of plain tortilla chips.
Decide in advance how much you want to take, and pack that amount separately if you don’t want to eat the rest on your journey.
The AH Naturel variant reviewed is explicitly labelled gluten-free; Doritos Naturel may contain wheat and gluten. This information applies to these variants and not automatically to all corn-based chips.
If you have a relevant dietary requirement, check the allergen information and claims on the exact packaging.
A 170 g or 200 g bag is a different quantity from a box containing 30 individual 30 g bags.
Compare the total weight and the amount you actually want to take with you. Remember that you’ll need to portion out a larger bag yourself.
The variants reviewed include both plain chips to portion out yourself and individual Bits bags.
AH Tortilla chips naturel 200 g comes in a larger bag that you can portion out yourself.
The plain variants reviewed are available in different bag sizes, so you can portion them out yourself or share them.
The Dutch product listing is for Tortilla chips sweet paprika in a 60 g pack.
The Dutch range listing includes SUN SNACKS Tortillachips in a 300 g pack.
Mission Foods Europe lists tortilla chips alongside wraps and flatbreads; these are different product types.
Joybuy product options for taking a portion with you and comparing different types of chips.
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An individual bag may suit you if you want to take a pre-packed portion with you on your journey.
30 g per bag; 525 kcal and 1.5 g of salt per 100 g. The product information lists cereals containing gluten and soya as allergens.
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This plain variant may suit you if you want to measure out an amount yourself rather than take an individual bag.
185 g; 470 kcal and 0.71 g of salt per 100 g. The product information notes that it may contain cereals containing gluten and soya.
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This larger pack may suit you if you want to spread the chips across several occasions.
475 g; 472 kcal and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g. The product information lists soya as an allergen.
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This bag may suit you if you want to measure out a portion yourself and reseal the rest after opening.
475 g; 472 kcal and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g. The product information lists the variant as gluten-free and soya as an allergen.
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This smaller bag may suit you if you want to take a measured amount from a pack.
185 g; 474 kcal and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g. The product information lists soya as an allergen.
No. The variants listed, at 470, 481 and 525 kcal per 100 g, don’t meet the requirement for a ‘low energy’ claim. According to the European Commission, solid foods must contain no more than 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g to qualify. It’s better to describe the portion or the specific difference between the variants listed than to call them low calorie.
No. A smaller pack doesn’t in itself say anything about the energy content of the chips. According to the European Commission, a ‘reduced energy’ claim requires at least 30% less energy, and the factor responsible for the reduction must be stated.
Calculate the nutritional value for the same quantity: kcal per 100 g × the number of grams eaten ÷ 100. This lets you compare the portion you want without comparing the different portion sizes shown on the labels directly.
No. AH Tortilla chips naturel is labelled gluten-free, while Doritos Naturel may contain wheat and gluten. If this matters to you, check the allergen information and labelling on the exact packaging.
NS states on its house rules page that rubbish belongs in the bin. So keep your packaging with you until you can dispose of it.
