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Flour Tortilla

+1.1

Refined flour tortillas provide minimal nutrition while delivering inflammatory gluten and often contain hydrogenated oils that promote systemic inflammation.

Ingredient score breakdown

Refined wheat flour

+0.8

Stripped of fiber and nutrients, refined flour spikes blood sugar and promotes inflammatory AGE formation.

Hydrogenated oils

+0.7

Many commercial tortillas contain partially hydrogenated oils with trans fats that increase inflammatory markers.

Gluten proteins

+0.3

Concentrated gluten without protective fiber can trigger inflammation in sensitive individuals.

Preservatives

-0.7

Calcium propionate and other additives extend shelf life but may disrupt gut microbiome balance.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

Low FODMAP in small servings (1 tortilla) as refining removes fructans, but wheat-sensitive individuals should avoid.

Healthier alternatives

  • corn tortilla
  • whole wheat tortilla

Related foods

White Bread

Score +2.6

Corn Tortilla

Score +0.3

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