Yellow Corn Tortillas vs Flour Tortillas Fajita
Overall, Yellow Corn Tortillas has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Yellow Corn Tortillas | Flour Tortillas Fajita |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | a | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 211 kcal | 281 kcal |
| Fat | 1.8 g | 6.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 1.5 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g | 3 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 2.1 g |
| Fiber | 5.3 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 5.3 g | 9.1 g |
| Additives | 6 | 6 |
| Allergens | None listed | Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Yellow Corn Tortillas has 25% fewer calories (211 kcal vs 281 kcal).
- Yellow Corn Tortillas has 71% less fat (1.8 g vs 6.1 g).
- Yellow Corn Tortillas has no saturated fat, while Flour Tortillas Fajita has 1.5 g.
- Flour Tortillas Fajita has 14% less sugar (3 g vs 3.5 g).
- Yellow Corn Tortillas has 95% less salt (0.1 g vs 2.1 g).
- Yellow Corn Tortillas has 100% more fiber (5.3 g vs 0 g).
- Flour Tortillas Fajita has 42% more protein (9.1 g vs 5.3 g).
- Yellow Corn Tortillas has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Flour Tortillas Fajita lists: Soybeans.
Ingredients
Yellow Corn Tortillas
Yellow corn masa flour, water, contains 2% or less of: cellulose gum, guar gum, amylase, and propionic acid, benzoic acid and phosphoric acid (to maintain freshness).
Flour Tortillas Fajita
enriched bleached flour (flour, nacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, vegetable shortening (interesterified and hydrogenated soybean oils), contains 2% or less of: salt, sugar, baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, distilled monoglycerides, enzymes, fumaric acid, and calcium propionate and sorbic acid (to maintain freshness),
FAQ
Which is healthier: Yellow Corn Tortillas or Flour Tortillas Fajita?
Overall, Yellow Corn Tortillas has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Yellow Corn Tortillas has fewer calories: 211 kcal versus 281 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Flour Tortillas Fajita has less sugar: 3 g versus 3.5 g per 100 g.