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Flour Tortillas

Flour Tortillas nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Likely Vegan

No animal ingredients found

Health ScoreModerate
55/100
Calories
310
Sugar
1g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐢❌

⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Safe? πŸ€°βœ…

Safe for consumption.

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Kid Friendly πŸ‘Άβœ…

Kid-friendly ingredients.

Ingredient Decoder

High Risk Additives

Sodium Metabisulfite

A sulfite preservative used in dried fruits and wines. It releases sulfur dioxide gas which can cause severe respiratory reactions in asthmatics.

Moderate Caution

Soybean Oil

A ubiquitous vegetable oil high in Omega-6 fatty acids. Excessive consumption of Omega-6s without balancing Omega-3s can promote systemic inflammation in the body.

Cottonseed Oil

Derived from cotton crops which are heavily sprayed with pesticides (since cotton is not a food crop). Often contains higher pesticide residues than other oils.

Bleached Flour

Flour treated with chemicals like benzoyl peroxide or chlorine gas to make it whiter. Stripped of nutrients.

Full Ingredients List:

enriched bleached flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, vegetable shortening (interesterified soybean oil, soybean oil, hydrogenated cottonseed oil). contains 2% or less of: leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum sulfate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate), salt, fumaric acid, mono - and diglycerides, fully hydrogenated cottonseed oil, guar gum, sodium metabisulfite, calcium propionate and potassium sorbate (preservatives). qual 800-632-6 contains: wheat.

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

OK

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Gluten-Free

Avoid

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Keto

Avoid

What you need to know

Fat in moderate quantity (8.45g)

Contains a moderate amount of fat. Consume as part of a balanced diet.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

Saturated Fat in moderate quantity (3.52g)

Contains moderate saturated fat.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in low quantity (1.41g)

Low sugar content. Good for weight control and dental health.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Salt in high quantity (2.29g)

High consumption of salt can cause raised blood pressure and stroke risk. Most people consume twice the recommended limit.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • ● Low Sugar

Cons & Warnings

  • ● Contains Sodium Metabisulfite
  • ● High Sodium

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Sarah Jenkins, RDN

Sarah Jenkins, RDN

Registered Dietitian

"Sarah specializes in metabolic health and label decoding."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is Flour Tortillas truly good for you, or is it just clever marketing? We analyzed the nutritional density, ingredient safety, and processing levels using the CakeID Algorithm. With a calculated health score of 55/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Additive Watch: Critical Flags

The ingredient list reveals the presence of Sodium Metabisulfite. A sulfite preservative used in dried fruits and wines. It releases sulfur dioxide gas which can cause severe respiratory reactions in asthmatics. For health-conscious consumers, this is a significant red flag that lowered the product's overall score.

Nutritional Balance

With only 1g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 8g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, Flour Tortillas achieves a CakeID Score of 55/100.

Consume in Moderation: It's not a health hazard, but it shouldn't be a staple in your daily diet due to its processing level or nutritional density.

Health Recommendations

Sodium Watch

Contains 2.3g salt/100g. Drink water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flour Tortillas healthy? β–Ό
It depends on your goals. With a score of 55/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is Flour Tortillas Vegan? β–Ό
Likely Yes. Our analysis found no animal-derived ingredients.
Does it contain harmful additives? β–Ό
Yes, it contains Sodium Metabisulfite, which is flagged in our database.
Disclaimer: The information provided by CakeID is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional for dietary concerns.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package

Amount per serving
Calories
310
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g10%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 1000mg43%
Total Carbohydrate 52g19%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Burn It Off

To burn off the 310 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

31
Run
39
Cycle
78
Walk

Sugar Visualization

Sugar Free

1 cube β‰ˆ 4g sugar (Contains ~0 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.