Blood Sugar Impact of Flour Tortillas
This food has a high impact on blood sugar and may cause a rapid spike. Consider pairing with protein or fat to moderate the impact.
Key Nutrients
Per 45.0g serving| Nutrient |
Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 20.0g |
| Sugars | 1.0g |
| Fiber | 1.0g |
| Protein | 3.0g |
| Fat | 4.0g |
Estimated Blood Sugar Response
Flour tortillas contains 44.4g of carbs, 2.2g of sugar, and 2.2g of fiber per 45.0 Gg serving. This chart shows the estimated blood sugar curve based on these nutritional factors. This data is an estimate intended for educational purposes only.
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Serving size 45.0 Gg
% Daily Value*
* Some fat components may not be available in USDA data
* 18.0g of carbohydrates not detailed in USDA data
* 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.
INGREDIENTS:
ENRICHED FLOUR BLEACHED (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (SOYBEAN OIL, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, TOCOPHEROLS PRESERVATIVE, VITAMIN C PALMITATE PRESERVATIVE). CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: BAKING POWDER (BAKING SODA, CORN STARCH, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), DEXTROSE, WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM PROPIONATE PRESERVATIVE, FUMARIC ACID, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, ENZYMES, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEAT STARCH, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CITRIC ACID PRESERVATIVE, BHT PRESERVATIVE.
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Vitamins & Minerals
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ENRICHED FLOUR BLEACHED (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (SOYBEAN OIL, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, TOCOPHEROLS PRESERVATIVE, VITAMIN C PALMITATE PRESERVATIVE). CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: BAKING POWDER (BAKING SODA, CORN STARCH, SODIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE, CALCIUM SULFATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), DEXTROSE, WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, DISTILLED MONOGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM PROPIONATE PRESERVATIVE, FUMARIC ACID, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, ENZYMES, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, SODIUM METABISULFITE, DICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEAT STARCH, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CITRIC ACID PRESERVATIVE, BHT PRESERVATIVE.
Information about this food's data source, quality, and naming in the USDA database.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this food category and how to use these foods for diabetes management
Flour Tortillas is a food product in the mexican dinner mixes category with a Blood Sugar Impact score of 37.0.
Flour Tortillas has a Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score of 37.0. Lower scores indicate less impact on blood glucose levels.
Flour Tortillas contains 44.4g carbs, 2.2g sugars, 2.2g fiber, and 6.7g protein per 100g.
This food has a moderate blood sugar impact and can be included with portion control. Always consult with your healthcare provider about foods that fit your individual dietary needs.
Consider the nutritional profile and blood sugar impact when incorporating Flour Tortillas into your meals. Pair higher-impact foods with protein and fiber for better blood sugar control.
Use our comparison tool to see how Flour Tortillas compares to similar foods. You can also explore other foods in the mexican dinner mixes category for alternatives.