Whole wheat flour tortillas
Whole wheat flour tortillas are a soft, pliable flatbread made primarily from whole wheat flour, water, and a small amount of fat. They are a staple in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine, serving as the base for dishes like burritos, tacos, and fajitas.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These tortillas are a good source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, providing sustained energy. A typical serving offers a moderate calorie count, along with important minerals like iron and magnesium.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 130 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.5 mg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 70 mg |
| Selenium | 8 mcg |
Per 1 medium tortilla (49 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Nutritionally interesting for retaining the bran and germ of the wheat kernel, which white flour tortillas lack, making them a higher-fiber, more nutrient-dense alternative. Culturally, they represent a modern, health-conscious adaptation of a traditional staple.
