Fried corn tortilla
High GI
GL 45.6 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 38 per 100 g
- Low sugar content
- Very high glycemic load
Fried corn tortilla has a glycemic index of 70, higher than plain Corn tortilla (52). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 45.6.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 23 per 100 g Significantly lower in fat and calories while maintaining the corn base.
Baked corn tortilla - GL 1 per 100 g Provides a satisfying crunch with almost zero glycemic impact and high fiber.
Raw celery - GL 2.7 per 100 g Much higher in healthy omega-3 fats and fiber, leading to a much lower glycemic response.
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 470 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 1 g |
| Natural | 1 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Soluble | 1.5 g |
| Insoluble | 3.5 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Saturated | 4 g |
| Unsaturated | 21 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low sugar content
- Contains some dietary fiber
- Very high glycemic load
- High fat content from frying
- Calorie-dense with low nutrient density
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Fried corn tortilla?
Fried corn tortilla has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 45.6; per 100 g the glycemic load is 38.
Is Fried corn tortilla good for people with insulin resistance?
Fried corn tortilla has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Baked corn tortilla.
Which form of Corn tortilla has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Corn tortilla in this database, Baked corn tortilla has the lowest glycemic load (23 per 100 g).
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