Flour Tortilla
The added fat blunts the glucose response, but refined white flour and almost no fiber keep this a middling choice.
FatTonic Facts
Flour Tortilla · per serving 1 medium (49g)
Good · supports fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 7 | −15.4 |
| Sugar (g) | 1 | −0.8 |
| Processing | processed | −16.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | +1.6 |
| Protein (g) | 4 | +2.8 |
| Glycemic index | 30 | |
| Carbs (g) | 24 | |
| Fat (g) | 4 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 167535 (Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, flour, shelf stable), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Glycemic index: 30, from one test: “Wheat tortilla (Mexico)”, Table A1 no. 1845 (reference: bread, 3.5 h) of Atkinson et al., International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values: 2008, citing Noriega E, Rivera L, Peralta E. Glycaemic and insulinaemic indices of Mexican foods high in complex carbohydrates. Diab Nutr Metab 2000; 13: 13-9. Table A1 lists this test against white bread (43 on the bread scale, 3.5-hour test) and prints 30 on the glucose scale (bread value x 0.7). Note: tortillas served with beans (1846) are a composite and are not counted. Opened 28 Oct 2026; the 2021 edition could not be opened.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 49 g): carbs 49.3, sugar 2.7, fiber 2.4, protein 8, fat 7.6 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: processing (processed) set it, −16.0 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 167535.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Flour Tortilla scores 72, rated Good. It scores higher than 47% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does flour tortilla spike insulin?
Glycemic load 7 for 1 medium (49g); FatTonic Score 72/100 — it supports fat-burning.
Is flour tortilla good for fat loss?
Good (72/100): flour tortilla supports fat-burning.