When choosing tortilla chips to eat on the go, look at the protein in the portion you’ll actually eat, rather than relying only on a claim or the value per 100 g. Albert Heijn’s Dutch product page lists 6.8 g of protein per 100 g for Doritos Nacho cheese in the 272 g pack. That works out at 2.04 g in a 30 g portion. If you’re mainly looking for a crunchy snack with more protein per portion, AH Proteine crisps sweet chili is another product category: it’s a lentil snack, not tortilla chips.
You’re looking for a crunchy snack to eat on the go and want to know how much protein your portion actually provides. Whether you need extra protein also depends on your exercise and overall diet; commuting to and from work alone doesn’t tell you that. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says you may already get enough protein from your usual diet.
You want to take something with you that’s easy to portion out. Check the net weight, stated serving size and storage instructions: a 70 g bag with a stated serving of 25 g doesn’t automatically equal one snack. Albert Heijn’s product page lists these details for AH Proteine crisps sweet chili.
You choose based on nutritional values, ingredients or allergens, rather than just the brand name or the front of the pack. The Doritos Nacho cheese pack we checked contains milk. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority notes that allergen information for prepacked products is shown on the label.
Choose these when: you mainly want tortilla chips with your coffee and get your protein from your overall diet.
The trade-off: a stated 30 g serving of Doritos Nacho cheese works out at 2.04 g of protein; this variety contains milk. These values apply to the 272 g pack we checked, according to Albert Heijn.
Choose this when: a higher protein value in a crunchy snack matters more to you than it being tortilla chips. Albert Heijn describes Proteine crisps sweet chili as a lentil snack.
The trade-off: a stated 25 g serving works out at 6.5 g of protein, but this isn’t a like-for-like alternative to tortilla chips. Albert Heijn’s product page lists 26 g of protein per 100 g.
Choose this when: you want to enjoy tortilla chips for their flavour and get protein from other everyday foods. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists options including quark, yoghurt, milk, tofu, nuts and beans.
The trade-off: you’re assessing your overall diet rather than treating the chips as a protein source in their own right.
| What to consider | What to look for | Who should pay particular attention? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein in your portion | Compare protein per 100 g and per portion. According to Albert Heijn’s product pages, 30 g of Doritos Nacho cheese works out at 2.04 g of protein, while 25 g of AH Proteine crisps sweet chili works out at 6.5 g. The latter is a lentil snack, not tortilla chips. | If you want to know what your snack adds to your overall diet around exercise, look at the amount you actually eat; around 36% of consumers would put protein contribution first. |
| Portioning for on the go | Match the amount to your snack break; pack size and portion size aren’t the same. Albert Heijn lists a 70 g pack and a 25 g serving for AH Proteine crisps sweet chili, and a 272 g pack and a 30 g serving for Doritos Nacho cheese. | If you want to take a measured snack with you on your journey, deciding on your portion in advance can help; around 29% of consumers would put ease of portioning first. |
| Nutritional values beyond protein | Also check the energy, fat, saturated fat, sugars, salt and ingredients on the pack. A higher protein value alone doesn’t tell you how the snack as a whole fits into your diet. | If you want to choose a snack that fits your diet overall, look beyond protein alone; around 21% of consumers would put nutritional balance first. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Check the exact flavour and pack. The Doritos Nacho cheese pack we checked contains milk. AH Proteine crisps sweet chili is labelled vegan and also carries a warning that it may contain milk, sesame seeds, soya and lactose. | If an allergy or dietary requirement affects your choice, check the label on the exact pack; around 14% of consumers would put suitability in this respect first. |
Where a product is stocked doesn’t tell you how much protein your portion provides. Lidl lists a variety called Tortilla chips sweet paprika in its sports nutrition range; that alone isn’t nutritional information.
Check the nutrition table for the exact flavour and pack, then work out the value for the amount you’ll eat.
A bag may contain several stated portions. In the examples we checked, Albert Heijn lists servings of 25 g for AH Proteine crisps sweet chili and 30 g for Doritos Nacho cheese.
Measure out or divide up the amount you want to take with you, so your calculation matches your actual portion.
According to Albert Heijn, AH Proteine crisps sweet chili is a lentil snack made with 86% lentil flour. That doesn’t make it tortilla chips, even though it’s crunchy.
Check the product description and ingredients first, then compare the nutritional values per portion.
A vegan label doesn’t replace allergen information. AH Proteine crisps sweet chili also states that it may contain milk, sesame seeds, soya and lactose.
If you have a relevant allergy, read the allergen information on the current pack of the exact flavour.
The brands mentioned differ in product category and available label information; their inclusion is not an endorsement of their entire range or a statement about availability.
A Dutch reference for tortilla chips in a range of flavours, including Nacho cheese.
Its Proteine crisps sweet chili is a crunchy, protein-focused snack made from lentils.
A supermarket own-label range that includes Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel 300 g.
The Dutch product page lists Tortilla chips sweet paprika in its sports nutrition range.
The Dutch product site lists SUN SNACKS Tortillachips blauwe maïs.
On its US brand website, Mission Foods describes Protein Chips as a protein-focused tortilla chip option.
This selection features regular tortilla chips for anyone who mainly wants the chips themselves with a coffee on the go. Compare the nutritional values on the exact pack with the portion you plan to eat.
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A good option if you want to take regular salted tortilla chips with you; the 475 g pack size isn’t automatically one portion.
The product information lists soya; check the label if this is relevant to you.
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A good option if you’re after regular tortilla chips in Nacho Cheese flavour for a snack on the go; the stated 170 g is the pack size, not one portion.
The product information lists milk; check the current allergen information if this is relevant to you.
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The 44 g pack may suit you if you’re looking for a smaller bag of tortilla chips to take on the go; match the amount to your own snack break.
For a protein comparison, check the nutrition table for this exact flavour and pack.
Not necessarily. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that you may already get enough protein from your current diet. Consider your overall diet; tortilla chips aren’t essential as a recovery food.
Multiply the stated grams of protein per 100 g by the weight of your portion, then divide by 100. According to Albert Heijn’s product pages, 30 g of Doritos Nacho cheese, with 6.8 g of protein per 100 g, works out at 2.04 g; 25 g of AH Proteine crisps sweet chili, with 26 g per 100 g, works out at 6.5 g. These figures are calculated from the label values.
No. Albert Heijn describes Proteine crisps sweet chili as a lentil snack made with 86% lentil flour. It may be an alternative if you’re mainly looking for a crunchy snack, but it isn’t tortilla chips.
Follow the storage instructions on the exact pack. Albert Heijn advises storing AH Proteine crisps sweet chili in a sealed container after opening; Jumbo advises storing Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel in a cool, dry place.
No. For Proteine crisps sweet chili, Albert Heijn lists the product as vegan and also warns that it may contain milk. Always check the allergen information on the pack of the exact flavour.
