Who is this guide for?

Sports enthusiasts comparing protein per portion

You want to know how much protein you get from the amount you actually eat, without treating a snack to enjoy with drinks as a full post-workout meal.

Hosts serving dips

You’re looking for familiar tortilla chips to serve with dips, and want to match the pack size and portions to the number of guests and dips.

Hosts catering for dietary needs or allergies

You check the ingredients and warnings for each variety, because a product description won’t necessarily answer a specific allergy question.

What should you look for?

First decide whether you want proper corn tortilla chips for dipping, or a different crunchy snack if protein is more important to you. Then compare the nutritional values with the portion you plan to eat.

What to consider What to look for Who might prioritise this?
Protein in your portion Compare protein per 100 g and work out the amount for your portion. AH Tortilla chips naturel lists 6.6 g per 100 g; Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel lists 7.7 g per 100 g and 2.3 g per 30 g portion, according to product information from Albert Heijn and Jumbo. If I mainly want to know how much protein is in my portion of snacks, I look at the amount I actually serve myself. Around 31% of consumers prioritise protein per portion eaten.
Type of snack and how you’ll use it Check whether it’s corn tortilla chips or, for example, lentil crisps, and whether it’s described as suitable for dipping. If it’s made from lentils, it’s a different type of product. If I’m serving chips and dips for everyone to share, I want to know exactly what’s going on the table and how much is in the pack. Around 25% of consumers prioritise serving snacks with drinks and dipping.
Energy and portion size Check the energy, fat and salt on the label, and compare like-for-like portion sizes. Jumbo lists 144 kcal and 0.27 g of salt per 30 g portion; these values apply to those chips and that portion size. If I want my snack portion to fit in with the rest of my diet, I look beyond the protein figure alone. Around 19% of consumers give the most weight to energy and portion size.
Ingredients and allergens Read the ingredients list and warnings for the exact variety. The NVWA explains that the required allergen information for the 14 allergens is given in the ingredients list. If I’m catering for a specific dietary need or allergy, I check the packaging of the particular flavour. Around 13% of consumers prioritise suitability for dietary needs or allergies.
Packaging and storage Choose a net weight that suits your plans and follow the storage instructions after opening. AH recommends sealing the pack of its plain chips tightly. If I want to choose a pack that suits the amount of food I’m serving and leaves little over, I look at the pack size and storage instructions. Around 12% of consumers give the right quantity and packaging the highest priority.

Common pitfalls when choosing

  • Mistaking an overseas Protein variety for standard Dutch tortilla chips

    Doritos Protein Nacho Cheese from the United States and Doritos Protein Chipotle from the United Kingdom are different product versions from standard Dutch tortilla chips. Their product information doesn’t automatically apply to a Dutch pack.

    Check the full product name, ingredients and nutritional values on the pack you’re buying. Don’t use information from another country for a different variety.

  • Describing lentil crisps as tortilla chips

    AH Proteine crisps paprika is a lentil snack; AH Tortilla chips naturel is a corn chip. They’re different types of product, even if you serve both with drinks.

    Choose lentil crisps as an alternative if you’re open to a different kind of snack, and compare the nutritional values of each product separately.

  • Choosing a pack without considering what’s inside

    Pack sizes vary by product. Jumbo lists 300 g for its plain tortilla chips; Mission Foods Europe lists 500 g packs in its range. This European range information doesn’t confirm that the products are stocked by Dutch shops.

    Choose an amount to suit the number of guests and the other snacks you’re serving. Follow the storage instructions if there’s anything left after opening.

Brands to compare

Doritos

Doritos Netherlands lists flavours including Nacho Cheese, Sweet Chilli Pepper, Cool American and Pure Paprika.

  • These flavours offer a range of options for serving with dips.
  • The American Protein Nacho Cheese and British Protein Chipotle are separate product versions; their protein information doesn’t automatically apply to standard Dutch Doritos.

Albert Heijn

Albert Heijn lists both standard corn tortilla chips and AH Proteine crisps paprika, a separate lentil snack.

  • The product information includes ingredients, nutritional values and storage instructions, so you can compare each variety.
  • The lentil crisps aren’t tortilla chips; keep the two product types separate when comparing them.

Jumbo

According to Jumbo, Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel are salted corn chips in a 300 g pack.

  • Jumbo lists protein values per 100 g and per 30 g portion.
  • The nutritional values don’t prove any special sports or recovery benefits.

Lidl

Lidl Netherlands lists Snack Day Tortillachips zeezout and tortilla chips sweet paprika.

  • The product listings help you distinguish between the stated flavours and pack sizes.
  • These listings alone don’t confirm the protein content or that the products are equivalent to an overseas Protein variety.

ALDI

ALDI’s Dutch range listing includes SUN SNACKS Tortillachips in a 300 g pack.

  • The stated pack size can help you choose an amount to suit your get-together.
  • The range listing doesn’t say that the chips are high in protein or have any special sports benefits.

Mission

Mission Foods Europe describes round and triangular tortilla chips for chips, dips and nachos.

  • The European product information lists different shapes and 500 g packs.
  • The American Protein Chips are a separate product line; information from the US doesn’t confirm a Dutch product specification or availability.

Joybuy products

This Joybuy pick is a crunchy lentil alternative for anyone who prioritises extra protein when serving snacks with drinks over having proper corn tortilla chips.

Van Holtens Garlic Joe Pickle & Garlic Puffs 90 g

Van Holtens Garlic Joe Pickle & Garlic Puffs 90 g

A puffed lentil snack for when you don’t need a proper corn tortilla chip.

The product description lists 17 g of protein per 100 g, red lentil flour and corn flour.

The stated flavour is pickle and garlic.

View at Joybuy

Frequently asked questions

Do recreational athletes need special protein snacks?

According to the Netherlands Nutrition Centre, they don’t. Consider your usual diet and total protein intake; your personal circumstances and training goals may also be relevant.

Are protein crisps automatically tortilla chips?

No. AH Proteine crisps paprika is a lentil snack, while AH Tortilla chips naturel is a corn chip. Compare them as different types of product.

How should you store an opened bag?

Follow the instructions on the packaging for the exact variety. Albert Heijn recommends sealing the pack of AH Tortilla chips naturel tightly after use. For AH Proteine crisps paprika, Albert Heijn recommends storing them in a sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place.

Does vegan mean a product is safe for someone with an allergy?

No. Albert Heijn labels AH Proteine crisps paprika as vegan, but also warns that it may contain traces of milk, sesame and soya. Check the warnings on the packaging for any allergy you need to consider.

What allergen information should you check on the label?

Check the ingredients list and allergen information for the specific variety. The NVWA states that the required information covers 14 allergens, and that any relevant allergens are listed in the ingredients list.