Choose a mixture if you want a protein-focused bowl without relying on small bags to supply all the buffet chips. Product listings from Waitrose, ASDA and M&S Food give 22–30g protein per 100g for the named lentil-based options, compared with 6.8g per 100g for the 300g Doritos pack listed by Tesco. Check the packs you buy for serving information and allergens before putting out separate bowls.
If declared protein content matters, compare the figures per 100g as well as the pack weights. The named lentil-based options come in 80–90g bags, so one bag is unlikely to play the same sharing role as a 300g party pack.
Check each flavour separately rather than assuming all lentil-based chips have the same ingredients. The listed products include soya and milk ingredients, as well as sesame warnings.
A larger conventional tortilla-chip bag can supply the main sharing bowl, with smaller lentil-based bags offered separately if you also want a protein-focused choice.
Choose this when: Declared protein content matters enough to put out a separate lentil-based chip option.
Plan for: The named options come in 80–90g bags, and their allergen information differs.
Choose this when: You want one larger pack of conventional tortilla chips for guests to share with dips.
Bear in mind: Tesco lists 6.8g protein per 100g for its 300g Doritos Tangy Cheese pack; it is not interchangeable with the named protein-focused options on that measure.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
|---|---|---|
| Protein content | Compare declared protein per 100g, then look at the stated serving size. ASDA lists 28g per 100g for The Curators Classic BBQ; Tesco lists 6.8g per 100g for Doritos Tangy Cheese. | If I want a protein-focused chip bowl, I need to compare the nutrition panels rather than assume every tortilla-style chip serves that purpose. |
| Pack size | Check net weight and declared servings before deciding how many bags to open. Waitrose lists approximately three 30g servings for its 80g paprika popped tortillas; Tesco lists 10 servings for its 300g Doritos pack. | For a shared buffet, I want enough chips across the bowls, not just a single small bag beside several dips. |
| Dietary suitability | Read the current ingredients and allergen warnings for each flavour. ASDA lists soya in The Curators Classic BBQ; Waitrose warns that its paprika tortillas may contain sesame, while M&S Food says its smoked paprika tortillas are not suitable for people with sesame or soya allergy. | I need guests to be able to check the packs for themselves, especially when serving separate bowls for different dietary requirements. |
| Flavour | Choose flavours that work with the rest of the buffet. The listed lentil-based options include BBQ, tangy cheese, smoked paprika and paprika; check each flavour’s ingredients separately. | Some guests may prefer a familiar tortilla-chip flavour, so I would not rely on one seasoned protein-focused bag for every bowl. |
The wording alone does not tell you how its protein figure compares per 100g, how many servings the bag contains or whether its ingredients suit your guests.
Read the nutrition panel per 100g and per serving, then check the pack weight and ingredients.
Waitrose, ASDA and M&S Food list the named protein-focused products in 80g, 85g and 90g bags respectively, while Tesco lists a 300g Doritos party pack.
Use the stated weights and servings to plan multiple small bags, or add a larger conventional sharing bowl if a mixed spread suits the occasion.
Allergen information differs by product and flavour: the listed examples include soya or milk ingredients and sesame warnings.
Check the physical packs before serving and keep them available for guests to read.
ASDA lists its vegan Lightly Salted Tortilla Chips at 4.8g protein per 100g, while its listing for The Curators Classic BBQ gives 28g per 100g.
If both vegan suitability and protein content matter, check each claim and its nutrition figure on the same product.
Lentil-and-soya protein chips in small bags, with suitability depending on the flavour.
A range that includes popped red-lentil tortilla flavours.
An own-label popped tortilla option made with lentils, soya, tapioca flour and red rice.
A conventional tortilla-chip option when a larger sharing pack is the priority.
A retailer with listings for both conventional tortilla chips and The Curators protein chips.
This Joybuy option is a 95g sea salt lentil chip for a separate buffet bowl. If protein content is your deciding factor, compare its current nutrition panel with the other chips you plan to serve.
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A sea salt lentil chip option for a separate buffet bowl. The bag is 95g; check the current pack’s protein figure and any soya or celery warning against your guests’ needs.
No. For this buffet, compare the declared protein per 100g alongside pack size, servings and ingredients. The named protein-focused bags weigh 80–90g, so you may need several bags or a separate larger sharing bowl.
ASDA lists The Curators Classic BBQ Lentil Tortillas as vegan and gluten-free, but they contain soya. Check the pack you buy rather than extending that description to other flavours: Waitrose lists the Tangy Cheese version with milk-derived ingredients.
Plan from the pack weights and stated servings rather than a fixed bag-per-guest rule. Waitrose lists approximately three servings for its 80g paprika tortillas, while Tesco lists 10 servings for the 300g Doritos Tangy Cheese pack; choose the number of bags to fit the bowls you intend to serve.
Read the physical pack for each product and flavour. The listed examples include soya and milk ingredients; Waitrose warns that its paprika tortillas may contain sesame, and M&S Food says its smoked paprika product is not suitable for people with sesame or soya allergy. Keep the packs available beside the buffet for guests to inspect.
Follow the storage directions on the specific pack. ASDA’s listing for The Curators Classic BBQ advises consuming it within 24 hours of opening for maximum freshness; check the pack you buy before preparing bowls in advance.