The Great Tortilla Debate: Corn v Wheat
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TimothyIrvine wrote: »Ok, let's be real - Mexican food is some of the MOST DELICIOUS of all time.
For large meals I'm a sucker for tacos OR burritos. I need to decide (my anxiety around food is exacerbated by variety and decisions) whether I stock my larder with smaller corn or larger (wheat) flour tortillas.
Which is the healthiest choice?
Im prioritizing LOW CALS and SUGAR, then low carbs, high protein and fiber, and the most important: lotsa surface area!
Using TJ's products as a control...
5 corn tortillas are:
300 Calories,
60g carbs,
5g fiber,
5g protein,
2.5g fat
2 wheat flour tortillas are:
280 Calories,
40g carbs,
6g fiber,
6g protein,
10g fat
2 rice flour tortillas are:
260 Calories,
48g carbs,
4g fiber,
4g protein
5g fat
3 multigrain tortillas are:
240 Calories,
45g carbs,
21g fiber,
18g protein,
9g fat,
3G SUGAR
Unless those multigrain tortilla are tiny...they may be the clear winner here.
LET THE COMMENT WAR BEGIN!
As for the bolded part, sorry but not everybody thinks that. Just saying... and by the way, I prefer corn tortillas
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JeromeBarry1 wrote: »There's a third choice. Rice! The Ole! brand of Extreme Fitness High Fiber Low Carb tortilla is large, 50 calories, 10 mg insoluble fiber, 45g, tasty, flexible and strong. Each morning I make a burrito filled with celery, onions, mushrooms, meat and condiments. You can put anything you want in it, but Ole' has killed the category for 'healthy tortilla'. I get mine at Wal-Mart. The insoluble fiber comes from brown rice.
Looks to me like the fiber comes from wood pulp (cellulose).Ingredients: Whole Wheat Flour, Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin And Folic Acid), Water, Cellulose Fiber, Wheat Gluten, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Contains 2% Or Less of The Following: Xantham Gum, Guar Gum, Salt, Mono And Diglycerides, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid, Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Baking Soda), Calcium Propionate, Sorbic Acid (Mold Inhibitor), Fumaric Acid, Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Sugar, Dough Conditioner (Sodium Metabisulfite, Corn Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate), Enzymes. Contains: Wheat.0 -
Depends on what you're looking for. For flavor flour tortillas are better, as they are mostly flavorless but are higher in sodium [160mg/oz]. Health-wise corn tortillas are better, as they have very low sodium content [28mg per ounce].0
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Corn tortillas for tacos, low carb wheat for burritos& wraps.2
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I'm mexican, and I love Lefse! The Norwegian tortilla!
I love Lefse! Haven't had it in years though
My grandmother used to make it for us.
OP, if it's a one off, eat whichever one tastes best. If it's going to be a staple, pick the one that fits your nutritional needs without significantly compromising taste.1 -
Alluminati wrote: »
If you have the time to announce that you don't have time to look at nutrients, you have the time to look at them.Alluminati wrote: »
I have time for it.Alluminati wrote: »
As I said, there is no way to know. We only got dribs and drabs of nutritional info.Alluminati wrote: »
He didn't say they were unhealthy, but that he's trying to select the healthiest one.Alluminati wrote: »Why would any of them be unhealthy?
So what say you?
I understand but even without all the nutrients listed, unless one of them contains cyanide or something, what would be a deciding factor? Ain't nobody got time for that.
You don't have time to look at the nutritional content of food, but you do have time to announce that you don't have time...something's off there.
Nah
We all make time for the things that are important to us.
Us? Are you royal?
A royal pain in the.........2 -
Any of the above, so long as there's plenty of hot sauce involved!! 1
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CorneliusPhoton wrote: »JeromeBarry1 wrote: »There's a third choice. Rice! The Ole! brand of Extreme Fitness High Fiber Low Carb tortilla is large, 50 calories, 10 mg insoluble fiber, 45g, tasty, flexible and strong. Each morning I make a burrito filled with celery, onions, mushrooms, meat and condiments. You can put anything you want in it, but Ole' has killed the category for 'healthy tortilla'. I get mine at Wal-Mart. The insoluble fiber comes from brown rice.
Looks to me like the fiber comes from wood pulp (cellulose).Ingredients: Whole Wheat Flour, Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin And Folic Acid), Water, Cellulose Fiber, Wheat Gluten, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Contains 2% Or Less of The Following: Xantham Gum, Guar Gum, Salt, Mono And Diglycerides, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid, Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Baking Soda), Calcium Propionate, Sorbic Acid (Mold Inhibitor), Fumaric Acid, Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Sugar, Dough Conditioner (Sodium Metabisulfite, Corn Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate), Enzymes. Contains: Wheat.
Damnit! I was so inspired to go get the Ole! brand because the main critique of the rice burrito-sized tortillas was that they crumble apart1 -
Lol at y'all actually having a comment war!!1
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TimothyIrvine wrote: »Lol at y'all actually having a comment war!!
See what you started. Lol1 -
So I suck at posting comments apparently, sorry for multiple replies. Thank you for the suggestions and dissections! (Idk what other nutrients would be needed for simple and playful discussion of tortillas besides Cals, 3 main macros, and fiber; which is what I said were my focus. Y'all wanna calculate potassium and cholesterol intake...?) I think at this point I'll forget about the Ole! brand and go for the TJ's multigrain for now despite some flavor issues people raised. Thanks to the person who took the time to look up the Ole! ingredients to check the fiber source. You're the real MVP. I will be sure to report back after thorough research on a weekend cheat day of breakfast burritos!0
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TimothyIrvine wrote: »CorneliusPhoton wrote: »JeromeBarry1 wrote: »There's a third choice. Rice! The Ole! brand of Extreme Fitness High Fiber Low Carb tortilla is large, 50 calories, 10 mg insoluble fiber, 45g, tasty, flexible and strong. Each morning I make a burrito filled with celery, onions, mushrooms, meat and condiments. You can put anything you want in it, but Ole' has killed the category for 'healthy tortilla'. I get mine at Wal-Mart. The insoluble fiber comes from brown rice.
Looks to me like the fiber comes from wood pulp (cellulose).Ingredients: Whole Wheat Flour, Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin And Folic Acid), Water, Cellulose Fiber, Wheat Gluten, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Contains 2% Or Less of The Following: Xantham Gum, Guar Gum, Salt, Mono And Diglycerides, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid, Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Baking Soda), Calcium Propionate, Sorbic Acid (Mold Inhibitor), Fumaric Acid, Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Sugar, Dough Conditioner (Sodium Metabisulfite, Corn Starch, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate), Enzymes. Contains: Wheat.
Damnit! I was so inspired to go get the Ole! brand because the main critique of the rice burrito-sized tortillas was that they crumble apart
Maybe look up what cellulose is before deciding if you want to consume it. Some people have more stringent guidelines on what they consider edible.
On a side note, welcome to MFP! Grab a tin foil hat. If you're ever in doubt, read everything in Kermit's voice, and drink booze (heavily). It helps :laugh:4 -
Trader Joe's has tortillas that are a blend of corn and wheat - the best of both worlds!0
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I'm pretty sure this is Lionel Richie on a tortilla...
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SO THE WINNER IS (as far as what is stocked by Trader Joe's)
The Wheat+Corn tortillas are kind of this weird hybrid blend that fail a little in every category....meh.
The Multigrain tortillas, alas, seem not to be stocked anymore.
There are however LARGE "Whole Grain" tortillas and they are moderately healthy per my original macros. They are the runner up.
And there are also some large, disturbingly healthy (heyo cellulose) Sonoma brand "Carb cutting" tortillas that, although not the tastiest, are fold-able and roll-able.
They are the winner! If I pack them with delicious beans, cilantro, salsa, and plain non-fat Greek yogurt, they are tolerable nearing tasty.
~ ~ !! ~ ~ Winner of healthiest*, most roll-able tortillas, with acceptable flavor ~ ~ !! ~ ~
BRAND / NAME:
Sonoma / Carb Cutting Tortillas
LINK:
http://www.fooducate.com/app#!page=product&id=F874C852-0639-11E1-8977-1231380C180E
MACROS:
60 Cals
1.5g fat
11g carbs
0g sugar
7g fiber
5g protein
~ ~ The RUNNER UP ~ ~
(Which will be the cheat day food-wrapper-upper)
BRAND / NAME:
Trader Jose's / Whole Grain Wheat Tortillas
LINK:
http://www.fooducate.com/app#!page=product&id=6C822EB6-463B-11E0-A55F-1231380C180E
MACROS:
120 Cals
2.5g fat
21g carbs
1g sugar
4g fiber
3g protein2 -
TimothyIrvine wrote: »Ok, let's be real - Mexican food is some of the MOST DELICIOUS of all time.
For large meals I'm a sucker for tacos OR burritos. I need to decide (my anxiety around food is exacerbated by variety and decisions) whether I stock my larder with smaller corn or larger (wheat) flour tortillas.
Which is the healthiest choice?
Im prioritizing LOW CALS and SUGAR, then low carbs, high protein and fiber, and the most important: lotsa surface area!
Using TJ's products as a control...
5 corn tortillas are:
300 Calories,
60g carbs,
5g fiber,
5g protein,
2.5g fat
2 wheat flour tortillas are:
280 Calories,
40g carbs,
6g fiber,
6g protein,
10g fat
2 rice flour tortillas are:
260 Calories,
48g carbs,
4g fiber,
4g protein
5g fat
3 multigrain tortillas are:
240 Calories,
45g carbs,
21g fiber,
18g protein,
9g fat,
3G SUGAR
Unless those multigrain tortilla are tiny...they may be the clear winner here.
LET THE COMMENT WAR BEGIN!
As for the bolded part, sorry but not everybody thinks that. Just saying... and by the way, I prefer corn tortillas
Those people, quite simply, are objectively out of their minds.
Oh, and the correct answers are:
Flour for burritos and corn for tacos.1
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