Gorditas de Harina
Gorditas de Harina are thick, round, handmade wheat-flour tortillas from Northern Mexico, often pan-fried or griddled until puffy and golden. They're typically made with wheat flour, lard or oil, baking powder, and salt, then split open and stuffed with savory fillings like beans, cheese, or meat. This version is a staple in states like Chihuahua and Sonora, where wheat cultivation is prominent.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a carb-rich food, gorditas de harina provide quick energy, with moderate fat from the lard or oil used in the dough. A single gordita (about 60-80g) roughly contains 150-200 calories, along with some iron and B vitamins from the enriched wheat flour.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.5 mg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
Per 1 gordita (approx. 100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Unlike corn-based gorditas, the wheat flour version reflects Northern Mexico's Spanish-influenced agriculture and is often enjoyed as a hearty, portable meal, symbolizing regional culinary adaptation and comfort food culture.
