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Tortilla nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo)
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Tortilla

Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
52 (low)
Glycemic load 49 (high)
Insulin index  ⓘ https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/11945 – II for white corn tortilla is 36 36
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 237 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 48 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 serving (197 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 5.4 (acidic)
Oxalates  ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ 21 mg
TOP 14% Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 86% of foods
TOP 19% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 81% of foods
TOP 21% Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 79% of foods
TOP 21% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 79% of foods
TOP 23% Vitamin B1 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B1 content than 77% of foods

Tortilla calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 237
Calories in 1 serving 467 197 g

Tortilla Glycemic index (GI)

52

Tortilla Glycemic load (GL)

49

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 143% 14% 63% 9.3% 63% 8.7% 34% 35% 91%
Calcium: 210mg of 1,000mg 21%
Iron: 11mg of 8mg 143%
Magnesium: 57mg of 420mg 14%
Phosphorus: 438mg of 700mg 63%
Potassium: 315mg of 3,400mg 9.3%
Sodium: 1446mg of 2,300mg 63%
Zinc: 0.96mg of 11mg 8.7%
Copper: 0.31mg of 1mg 34%
Manganese: 0.8mg of 2mg 35%
Selenium: 50µg of 55µg 91%

Mineral chart - relative view

3.8 mg
TOP 14%
482 mg
TOP 21%
70 mg
TOP 28%
0.27 mg
TOP 47%
17 µg
TOP 51%
0.1 mg
TOP 51%
146 mg
TOP 53%
19 mg
TOP 64%
0.32 mg
TOP 78%
105 mg
TOP 81%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 0% 3.8% 0% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 74% 0% 0% 1%
Vitamin A: 0IU of 5,000IU 0%
Vitamin E : 0.57mg of 15mg 3.8%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 1.1mg of 1mg 93%
Vitamin B2: 0.34mg of 1mg 26%
Vitamin B3: 12mg of 16mg 77%
Vitamin B5: 0.51mg of 5mg 10%
Vitamin B6: 0.18mg of 1mg 14%
Folate: 294µg of 400µg 74%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 0mg of 550mg 0%
Vitamin K: 1.2µg of 120µg 1%

Vitamin chart - relative view

0.37 mg
TOP 23%
98 µg
TOP 24%
4.1 mg
TOP 40%
0.11 mg
TOP 65%
0.06 mg
TOP 75%
0.19 mg
TOP 77%
0.4 µg
TOP 82%
0.17 mg
TOP 83%
0 mg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

8% 50% 40% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 15%
7.3 g of 50 g
7.3 g (15% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
1 g of 65 g
1 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 17%
49.9 g of 300 g
49.9 g (17% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
40 g of 2,000 g
40 g (2% of DV )
Other:
1.9 g
1.9 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 64% 52% 61% 58% 22% 35% 64% 54% 71%
Tryptophan: 180mg of 280mg 64%
Threonine: 546mg of 1,050mg 52%
Isoleucine: 858mg of 1,400mg 61%
Leucine: 1590mg of 2,730mg 58%
Lysine: 471mg of 2,100mg 22%
Methionine: 366mg of 1,050mg 35%
Phenylalanine: 1125mg of 1,750mg 64%
Valine: 978mg of 1,820mg 54%
Histidine: 495mg of 700mg 71%

Fat type information

34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.39 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

94% 5%
Starch: 43 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.4 g
Galactose: 0 g

Fiber content ratio for Tortilla

6% 5% 90%
Sugar: 2.8 g
Fiber: 2.4 g
Other: 45 g

All nutrients for Tortilla per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 237kcal 12% 40% 5 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 7.3g 17% 52% 2.6 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.95g 1% 75% 35.1 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 48g N/A 19% 1.1 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 50g 17% 21% 1.8 times more than RiceRice
Magnesium 19mg 5% 64% 7.4 times less than AlmondAlmond
Calcium 70mg 7% 28% 1.8 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 105mg 3% 81% 1.4 times less than CucumberCucumber
Iron 3.8mg 48% 14% 1.5 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 2.8g N/A 56% 3.3 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 2.4g 10% 32% Equal to OrangeOrange
Copper 0.1mg 11% 51% 1.4 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.32mg 3% 78% 19.7 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Starch 43g 18% 88% 2.8 times more than PotatoPotato
Phosphorus 146mg 21% 53% 1.2 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 482mg 21% 21% Equal to White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1% 77% 7.7 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Manganese 0.27mg 12% 47%
Selenium 17µg 30% 51%
Vitamin B1 0.37mg 31% 23% 1.4 times more than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 9% 65% 1.1 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 4.1mg 26% 40% 2.3 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.17mg 3% 83% 6.6 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 5% 75% 2 times less than OatOat
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0% 82% 254 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 98µg 25% 24% 1.6 times more than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.3g 1% 74% 19.9 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 0.19g N/A 78% 53 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.39g N/A 67% 120.6 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0% 84% 5.1 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.18mg 0% 84% 4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.29mg 0% 81% 3.2 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.53mg 0% 81% 4.6 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.16mg 0% 88% 2.9 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.12mg 0% 81% 1.3 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.38mg 0% 80% 1.8 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.33mg 0% 82% 6.2 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.17mg 0% 82% 4.5 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Fructose 0g 0% 100% N/AApple
Omega-3 - ALA 0.02g N/A 94% 481.1 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g N/A 100%

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 237
% Daily Value*
1.5%
Total Fat 0.95g
1.3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
21%
Sodium 482mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 50g
9.6%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 7.3g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 70mg 7%

Iron 3.8mg 48%

Potassium 105mg 3.1%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ok
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ok
ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sodium
ok
ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
ok

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/nutrients

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