For the Doritos Original varieties checked, Pepsi Product Checker NL lists 6.5 g of protein per 100 g. That works out to 1.95 g of protein in a 30 g portion, not the nutritional value of the whole bag. Choose the bag size to suit your group, and get any extra protein from other snacks, such as the pulses or dairy products recommended by the Netherlands Nutrition Centre.
You want to enjoy a shared snack while knowing what your own portion contributes. For the Doritos Original varieties checked, the manufacturer lists 6.5 g of protein per 100 g. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists pulses and dairy products among other sources of protein.
You’re buying snacks for a film night or get-together and want the bag size to suit your group. Dutch product information lists bags of 185 g, 300 g and 455 g, among other sizes. The amount in the bag doesn’t, by itself, tell you the protein concentration. (Pepsi Product Checker NL and Jumbo.)
You want to take allergies or plant-based choices into account. For the Doritos Original varieties checked, the manufacturer states that they’re suitable for vegans and may contain traces of gluten and soya. So check the packaging for the exact flavour.
Your choice depends on what matters most to you: the contribution from your own portion, the amount for the group, the flavour or whether the chips suit everyone at the table.
A good fit if: you want to share chips and get your protein from other items on the table too.
Bear in mind: Pepsi Product Checker NL lists 6.5 g of protein per 100 g for the Doritos Original bags checked. A larger bag doesn’t have a higher protein concentration.
A good fit if: the flavour of the chips matters more to you than having a neutral base for dips.
Bear in mind: a brand’s positioning around sharing says nothing about its protein content. Check the allergens for the specific flavour too.
A good fit if: you want the chips themselves to provide a meaningful amount of protein and want to assess the specific Dutch variety.
Bear in mind: Mission Foods features a Protein Tortilla Chips variety on its US website. That manufacturer claim doesn’t confirm the ingredients of European or Dutch varieties.
The percentages below relate to consumers who share tortilla chips as part of a high-protein diet. For the Doritos Original varieties checked, Pepsi Product Checker NL lists 6.5 g of protein per 100 g. As a calculation example, 30 g provides 1.95 g; this is not a recommended portion. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists pulses, tofu and dairy products among other sources of protein.
| What to consider | What should you look for? | Who is this most important to? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein in your own portion | Compare the values per 100 g for the exact variety, then calculate how much is in the amount you eat. | If I want to know what my own portion contributes, I check the nutritional information for that exact variety; around 36% of consumers put protein content first. |
| How much you have yourself | Decide how much you’ll have separately from the total amount in the open bag. | When sharing a bowl, I want to choose my own amount, whatever’s on the table; around 29% of consumers prioritise portion control. |
| Amount to share and flavour | Compare the net weight and decide whether Original or a flavoured variety is a better fit for your get-together. | For a film night, I want enough chips for the group and a flavour that goes with the other food; around 21% of consumers put sharing and flavour first. |
| Allergens and dietary requirements | Check the ingredients and allergens on the packaging for the specific flavour. | If someone at the table has an allergy or prefers plant-based food, I check the exact packaging; around 14% of consumers prioritise suitability for their dietary requirements. |
For the 185 g and 455 g Doritos Original bags checked, the manufacturer lists the same amount of protein per 100 g. The size of the bag doesn’t change that concentration.
Calculate the amount you eat yourself, and count other sources of protein separately.
The European Mission page describes regular tortilla chips, while the US manufacturer page also features a separate Protein Tortilla Chips variety.
Compare the nutritional information and ingredients for the specific variety sold in the Netherlands, rather than relying on the brand name alone.
For the Doritos Original varieties checked, the manufacturer states that they’re suitable for vegans and may contain traces of gluten and soya.
Check suitability for dietary requirements and allergens separately, using the packaging for the flavour you’re buying.
Dutch product information lists Original in 185 g and 455 g bags, as well as several other flavours.
AH Tortilla chips naturel is a documented own-brand Original variety.
Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel is listed in a 300 g bag.
Snack Day Tortillachips zeezout is a documented Lidl variety.
SUN SNACKS Tortillachips blauwe maïs is listed as an ALDI product variety.
Mission Foods Europe describes tortilla chips in a range of shapes, including round and triangular.
These product picks focus on tortilla chips to share, with bag size, flavour and the nutritional information for your own portion in mind.
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The product information suggests sharing with friends and family and serving with dips; the bag contains 475 g.
The product information lists soya as an allergen. Check the nutritional information for this variety to calculate the amount in your own portion.
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The product description suggests sharing and serving with dips; the bag contains 475 g.
The product information lists soya as an allergen. Check the nutritional information for this variety to calculate the amount in your own portion.
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The product information suggests serving with dips or using in nachos; the bag contains 185 g.
The information lists possible traces of cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat. Check the nutritional information on the specific packaging.
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The product description suggests sharing and highlights the sweet chilli flavour; the bag contains 272 g.
The product information lists possible traces of gluten from wheat and soya. Check the nutritional information and allergen details on the specific packaging.
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The product information suggests serving at get-togethers and with dips; the bag contains 272 g.
The information lists milk ingredients and states that this variety isn’t suitable for people with a milk allergy. It may also contain traces of gluten, soya and wheat. Check the nutritional information on the specific packaging.
Multiply the number of grams you eat by the amount of protein per 100 g, then divide by 100. For the Doritos Original varieties checked, 30 g provides 1.95 g of protein as a calculation example, based on 6.5 g per 100 g according to Pepsi Product Checker NL. 30 g is not a recommended portion.
You can plan other sources of protein separately. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre lists pulses, tofu, dairy products and eggs, among other options. Calculate the nutritional value of a dip or topping separately from that of the chips.
No. For the Doritos Original bags checked, the manufacturer lists possible traces of gluten and soya. Check the packaging for the specific flavour. The NVWA explains that relevant allergens must be clearly listed on the label.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging. Jumbo says to store its Original chips in a cool, dry place. The Joybuy product information checked for Doritos Dippers Naturel recommends sealing the packaging tightly after opening.
No. The fact that protein is listed in the nutritional information doesn’t automatically mean that a nutrition claim is permitted. The European Commission states that nutrition claims must be on the list of permitted claims and meet the relevant conditions.
