Corn Tortillas (masa)

Corn tortillas, or 'tortillas de masa,' are thin, round flatbreads made from nixtamalized corn dough (masa) and water. They are a fundamental staple food in Mexican and Central American cuisine, serving as the base for tacos, enchiladas, and countless other dishes.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

They are a good source of complex carbohydrates for energy and provide essential minerals like magnesium and phosphorus. A single small tortilla (about 28g) typically contains around 50-60 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	110 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	1.5 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	0.5 g
Sodium	10 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Phosphorus	70 mg
Potassium	50 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.5 mg
Folate	30 mcg

Per 2 tortillas (48 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The process of nixtamalization—soaking corn in an alkaline solution—was a pre-Columbian Mesoamerican innovation that unlocks key nutrients like niacin (vitamin B3), making them more nutritious and digestible than untreated corn.