Tortillas are a staple in Mexican cuisine. Many bring tortillas home to make burritos and tacos for the family. It is important to understand exactly what is in each tortilla and how it affects your family's diet.
Serving
There are two major types of tortillas: flour and corn. This guide focuses in on flour tortillas that are 10 inches in diameter.
Calories
One tortilla will add 218 calories to your meal. This means that in two burritos, nearly 450 calories are added to the calorie count of the filling. This can easily add up.
Fat
The lard brings the fat to the traditional flour tortilla. One tortilla will have 5g of fat. Of this, only 1g is saturated fat.
Sodium
Those who are watching their sodium intake may want to stay away from tortillas. One tortilla can have 445 mg of sodium, 19 percent of your daily recommended allowance.
Protein
Tortillas can bring protein to your diet. Each 10-inch flour tortilla has 6g of protein.
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