If you’re looking for vegan tortilla chips and want to snack on fewer calories, first check the vegan information for the exact variant, then compare kcal per 100 g and per portion you plan to eat. The checked AH natural tortilla chips and Doritos Salted original both contain 470 kcal per 100 g; Jumbo natural tortilla chips contain 481 kcal. For a 30 g portion, that’s a difference of 3.3 kcal, and none of these variants meets the EU threshold for a ‘low energy’ claim.
You want to keep eating tortilla chips, but compare the nutritional values for the same amount and decide in advance how much you’ll have. The checked natural variants are close in kcal per 100 g, so the portion you weigh out also matters.
You don’t want to assume a product is vegan based on its flavour name. Check the statement or ingredients for the exact variant you’re buying, and assess allergens separately.
You’re looking for a bag that suits the number of people and snack occasions. The checked packs contain 185, 200 or 300 g; once opened, resealing the bag and following the storage advice both matter.
For shoppers who buy vegan food and want to snack on tortilla chips mindfully, the statement for the specific variant, how much you eat and the size of the bag are all different considerations.
| What to consider | What should you check? | Who is this important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Calories per portion | First compare kcal per 100 g, then calculate the amount you’ll eat. Count dips and toppings separately. | If I want to eat fewer calories during a snack, I compare the same amount of chips. Around 46% of consumers say the kcal in the portion they actually eat is their main purchasing priority. |
| Vegan suitability | Check the vegan statement or ingredients for the exact flavour and variant; read the allergen information separately. | When I shop for vegan food, I want to be able to check that the exact variant I’ve chosen is suitable. Around 36% of consumers name this clarity as their main purchasing priority. |
| Bag size and storage | Check the net weight, the stated number of portions and the storage advice once opened. | If I’m sharing chips or spreading them across several snack occasions, I pay attention to how much is in the bag and how I can store it. Around 18% of consumers say pack size is their main purchasing priority. |
Vegan suitability and energy value are different things. The checked natural variants contain 470–481 kcal per 100 g. For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal per 100 g for a ‘low energy’ claim.
Use the vegan information to assess the variant, then compare the nutrition table. Don’t call a product low in calories just because it’s vegan.
A 25 g portion and a 30 g portion aren’t the same amount of chips. This means the energy per stated portion can differ, even when the values per 100 g are close.
Compare per 100 g first, then weigh out the amount you want to eat. Count dips and toppings separately.
A vegan statement doesn’t mean a product is free from allergens. For Doritos Naturel 185 g, PepsiCo states that the variant is suitable for vegans, while also warning that it may contain soya and gluten.
If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and warnings on the pack of the exact variant.
The 200 g AH Tortilla chips naturel is an own-brand option with an explicit vegan statement and stated portions of 25 g.
Doritos Naturel or Salted original, in a 185 g pack, is a natural variant that PepsiCo states is suitable for vegans.
Jumbo Tortilla Chips Naturel is a 300 g variant with ten stated portions of 30 g.
Lidl lists Snack Day Tortillachips sweet chili as a flavour variant.
ALDI lists SUN SNACKS Tortillachips and a blue maize variant.
Mission Foods Europe describes a European tortilla chip range that includes salted variants, round and triangular shapes, and 500 g packs.
These product picks are tortilla chips for a snack occasion; if you’re shopping for vegan food, check the pack information for the exact variant.
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The product information displays a Vegan badge; check the allergen information separately if you have a soya allergy.
472 kcal per 100 g; 475 g pack with 12 stated portions. The product information lists soya.
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The product description suggests dipping and sharing; check the vegan information on the pack for this variant.
470 kcal per 100 g and a 185 g pack. The product information states that it may contain gluten, soya and wheat.
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The 44 g pack may suit you if you’re looking for a smaller amount; check the vegan information for the exact flavour.
477 kcal per 100 g.
For solid foods, the European Commission sets a maximum of 40 kcal (170 kJ) per 100 g for a ‘low energy’ claim. A ‘reduced energy’ claim has a different requirement: the energy value must be at least 30% lower, and the feature responsible for the reduction must be stated. The three checked natural variants don’t meet the threshold of 40 kcal per 100 g; a smaller portion doesn’t make the product itself low in calories.
A vegan statement isn’t the same as an allergen-free statement. PepsiCo says Doritos Naturel 185 g is suitable for vegans, but also warns that it may contain soya and gluten. If you have an allergy, check the ingredients and warnings on the pack of the exact variant.
Manufacturers may use different portion sizes. Albert Heijn lists 25 g per portion, while Jumbo lists 30 g. So compare kcal per 100 g first, then calculate the amount you’ll actually eat. A stated portion isn’t personal dietary advice.
Seal the pack tightly after use and follow the storage advice on the label. For opened crisps, Voedingscentrum gives general guidance of 2–5 days in a kitchen cupboard; the instructions on the pack of your variant take precedence.
