If you’re looking for more protein, compare the nutrition information for the exact variety and the portion you actually eat. A brand name or the word ‘tortilla’ isn’t enough. The plain chips checked from Albert Heijn and Jumbo are standard crisps, not confirmed high-protein varieties. Choose them for snacking or dipping, but don’t expect any special recovery benefits.
You want to know how a standard snack portion fits into your diet, without assuming you need special high-protein snacks. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre distinguishes between people who exercise regularly and dedicated strength and endurance athletes, who have higher protein requirements.
You want to add crisps to a grocery order for delivery, so you check whether the exact variety is available from your chosen retailer. Viewing a product page doesn’t automatically mean grocery delivery is available.
You want to check the ingredients and allergens for the exact flavour before choosing. For example, Albert Heijn states that its plain tortilla chips may contain soya. Always check the information for the variety you’re ordering.
First compare the exact variety and portion, then check whether it’s available through your preferred ordering route.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Protein per serving | Compare the protein content per 100 g with the serving size, and work out how much protein is in your portion. | If you want to know what a snack portion adds after exercise, look at the amount you actually eat. Around 36% of consumers prioritise the protein content per serving. |
| Ordering and delivery options | Check whether the exact variety is available to order online and whether your chosen retailer delivers groceries. | If you want your crisps delivered with your groceries, a retailer’s product page alone isn’t enough. Around 29% of consumers prioritise home delivery. |
| Energy and salt | Compare protein, energy and salt on the same weight or serving basis. | If you want to assess what’s in your snack, look beyond its protein content. Around 21% of consumers focus on the balance of protein, energy and salt. |
| Ingredients and allergens | Read the information for the exact flavour and pack; don’t assume details for another variety also apply. | If you need to check the ingredients first because of an allergy or dietary requirement, make sure the information relates to those exact crisps. Around 14% of consumers prioritise suitability. |
Jumbo’s High Proteïne Tortilla Large is listed with the wraps; it isn’t a bag of tortilla chips.
Check the full product name and category. The words ‘protein’ and ‘tortilla’ alone don’t tell you what type of product you’re buying.
US Doritos Protein Nacho Cheese has its own nutrition information. This doesn’t automatically apply to standard Doritos flavours in the Netherlands.
Compare the nutrition table for the exact market version and pack you want to order.
The Lidl page for Tortilla chips sweet paprika says ‘In-store only’. Lidl says it doesn’t offer grocery delivery.
Check the ordering and delivery options before choosing a variety you expect to have delivered.
If you want to buy this variety from this retailer, you’ll need to visit a store.
The Dutch range includes standard flavours such as Nacho Cheese, Sweet Chilli Pepper, Cool American and Natural.
Albert Heijn’s plain tortilla chips are a specific standard variety whose nutrition information and storage advice you can check.
Jumbo lists standard Tortilla Chips Naturel and also sells a High Proteïne Tortilla, which is in the wraps category.
Lidl lists 60 g packs of Tortilla chips sweet paprika in its in-store range.
ALDI Netherlands lists SUN SNACKS tortilla chips in its crisps range.
In its European catalogue, Mission describes standard tortilla chips for dips, nachos and more.
These products are standard plain and nacho crisps for snacking, dips or nachos. The protein figures listed don’t make them confirmed high-protein varieties.
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A plain variety for dips and nachos; the nutrition information listed doesn’t confirm that it’s a high-protein variety.
Joybuy’s product information lists 6,5 g of protein, 470 kcal and 0,71 g of salt per 100 g.
May contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.
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The product description suggests serving these with dips and salsa; this isn’t a confirmed high-protein variety.
Joybuy’s product information lists 6,6 g of protein, 472 kcal and 0,9 g of salt per 100 g.
Contains soya.
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A salted variety for snacking or serving with dips; the nutrition information provided doesn’t confirm a high-protein claim.
Joybuy’s product information lists 6,6 g of protein, 472 kcal and 1,2 g of salt per 100 g.
Contains soya.
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The product description suggests using these for oven-baked nachos, meals and dips; this isn’t a confirmed high-protein variety.
Joybuy’s product information lists 6,3 g of protein, 474 kcal and 0,9 g of salt per 100 g.
The allergen information lists soya.
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The product description suggests enjoying these as a snack or serving them with dips; neither the name nor the nutrition information confirms that they’re a high-protein variety.
Joybuy’s product information lists 6,8 g of protein, 480 kcal and 0,89 g of salt per 100 g.
Contains milk; may contain cereals containing gluten, soya and wheat.
Not necessarily. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre says most people who exercise don’t need special protein shakes or bars if they eat a healthy, varied diet. First consider your overall diet and fitness goals; this isn’t evidence that tortilla chips help with recovery.
Use the nutrition information and serving size for the exact variety. For example, Jumbo lists 2,3 g of protein, 144 kcal and 0,27 g of salt per 30 g serving of Tortilla Chips Naturel; according to Jumbo, the pack contains ten servings of this size.
No. Lidl says it doesn’t sell groceries through its website or app and doesn’t offer grocery delivery. The product page for Tortilla chips sweet paprika also says ‘In-store only’.
A food product must meet the applicable criteria to carry a protein claim. The NVWA sets out this requirement; according to the European Commission, nutrition and health claims must not be incorrect, ambiguous or misleading. So check the claim and nutrition information for the exact variety.
Check the ingredients and allergen information for the exact flavour and pack. The Dutch government says label information must be available in Dutch, including online; the NVWA says providing information about allergens present is a requirement.
