Fried tortilla
High GI
GL 42 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 35 per 100 g
- Contains some fiber
- High glycemic load
Fried tortilla has a glycemic index of 70, higher than plain Tortilla (52). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 42.
Updated Dec 12, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 20 per 100 g Baking avoids excess fats from frying and whole wheat flour provides more fiber and a lower glycemic load.
Whole wheat tortilla - GL 1 per 100 g Leafy green wraps are extremely low in carbohydrates and glycemic impact, making them ideal for insulin resistance.
Large leafy greens (romaine or collard greens)
Forms of Tortilla
- GI 52 · GL 25 per 100 g
Tortilla - GI 5 · GL 0.4 per 100 g sugar free
Zero calorie tortilla - Flaxseed and psyllium husk tortillasGI 10 · GL 2.7 per 100 g flaxseed
- Carb control tortillaGI 35 · GL 9 per 100 g low carb
- GI 40 · GL 10 per 100 g high protein
High protein tortilla - Sprouted whole tortillaGI 45 · GL 19 per 100 g wholesprouted
- GI 52 · GL 25 per 100 g soft
Soft tortilla - +1 more
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 480 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 50 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Soluble | 0.9 g |
| Insoluble | 2.1 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Saturated | 6 g |
| Unsaturated | 20 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains some fiber
- No added sugars
- High glycemic load
- High fat content (fried)
- High sodium
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Fried tortilla?
Fried tortilla has a glycemic index of 70 (High). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 42; per 100 g the glycemic load is 35.
Is Fried tortilla good for people with insulin resistance?
Fried tortilla has a high glycemic index (70) and raises blood sugar quickly. A lower-load alternative is Whole wheat tortilla.
Which form of Tortilla has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Tortilla in this database, Zero calorie tortilla has the lowest glycemic load (0.4 per 100 g).
Check Fried tortilla in the Logi app, with your portion.
