Tortilla
Medium GI
GL 30 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 25 per 100 g
- Contains protein
- Moderate glycemic load
Tortilla has a glycemic index of 55, higher than plain Tortilla (52). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 30.
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1 per 100 g Swapping to a leafy green wrap drastically reduces the GL from 25 to 1, significantly minimizing the post-meal blood sugar spike.
Large leafy greens (romaine or collard greens) - GL 2 per 100 g This vegetable-based alternative offers a much lower GL of 2 compared to the original tortilla's 25, supporting better glycemic control.
Cauliflower wrap (homemade) - GL 1 per 100 g Almond flour provides a high-fiber, low-GL alternative (GL 1) that helps maintain steadier blood sugar levels than grain-based tortillas.
Almond flour roti - Flaxseed and psyllium husk tortillasGL 2.7 per 100 g Flaxseed tortillas offer a superior nutritional profile with a very low GL of 1, making them an excellent choice for managing insulin response.
Forms of Tortilla
- GI 52 · GL 25 per 100 g
Tortilla - GI 5 · GL 0.4 per 100 g sugar free
Zero calorie tortilla - GI 20 · GL 1.4 per 100 g gluten freeketo
Keto tortilla - Flaxseed and psyllium husk tortillasGI 10 · GL 2.7 per 100 g flaxseed
- Carb control tortillaGI 35 · GL 9 per 100 g low sodium
- GI 40 · GL 10 per 100 g high protein
High protein tortilla - Sprouted whole tortillaGI 45 · GL 19 per 100 g wholesprouted
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 340 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 45 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.8 g |
| Insoluble | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Saturated | 7 g |
| Unsaturated | 7 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains protein
- Provides energy
- No added sugars
- Moderate glycemic load
- High saturated fat
- Processed grain base
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Tortilla?
Tortilla has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 30; per 100 g the glycemic load is 25.
Is Tortilla good for people with insulin resistance?
Tortilla has a medium glycemic index (55). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Large leafy greens (romaine or collard greens).
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).
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