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Corn Tortilla — as bakedS
Breads · #2 of 20

Corn Tortilla

as baked · Flatbread

54/100S tier
Calories218
Protein5.7g
Fiber6.3g
Sodium45mg
Sugar0.9g

Graded S — 54 out of 100, #2 of 20 breads. Whole food carries the score (100/100); micronutrients drags it down (24/100).

The short version: Nixtamalized corn — whole-grain flatbread.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories218
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.9g4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g2%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 45mg2%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g22%
Total Sugars 0.9g
Protein 5.7g11%
Magnesium 72mg17%
Zinc 1.3mg12%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg12%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 54

Whole food ×15100
Clean label ×2098
Fiber ×3036
Protein ×1526
Micronutrients ×2024

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#2 of 20 in Breads. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Corn Tortilla healthy?

It grades S — 54 out of 100, #2 of 20 breads in our system. Nixtamalized corn — whole-grain flatbread.

How many calories are in Corn Tortilla?

218 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Corn Tortilla calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.