Flour tortilla: carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: flour tortilla.
45.9g net carbs per 100 g
3.1carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
34*glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 45.9 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 3.5 g |
| Protein | 8.2 g |
| Fat | 8.0 g |
| Energy | 306 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 175037 “Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, flour, refrigerated”. Net carbs = total carbs 49.4 g − fiber 3.5 g.
Portions
| Portion | 1 piece48 g | 1 large72 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 22.0 | 33.0 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 2.2 | 3.3 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 1.8 | 2.8 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 1.5 | 2.2 |
| Glycemic load | 7 | 11 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 34. This is the mean of 2 measurements in the 2021 international GI tables. The measured values are from 30 to 38.
* This value includes measurements from the second table of the paper: studies with method deviations, such as few participants, participants with diabetes, or wide variation. Use it as a rough guide.
Foods in the tables:
- Wheat tortilla
- Wheat tortilla, made from wheat white flour
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