What’s the difference between flour and corn tortilla? Today, corn tortillas are becoming more popular thanks to the widespread popularity of Mexican and southwestern cuisines. Flour tortillas are low-fat food and contain iron along B vitamins and some have fiber. Corn tortillas are low-fat, low-sodium food and contain calcium, potassium and fiber. Corn tortillas contain about 60 calories with 1 gram of fat, while flour tortillas have about 115 calories with 2-3 grams of fat per serving. While not all diets make low fat a priority and many suggest that incorporating certain fats into your diet can be beneficial, the most concerning factor in this matchup is that 1.5 grams of the fat in flour tortillas are actually saturated fat, commonly known as the “bad fat”. Corn tortillas do not contain gluten, making them a great alternative to bread for those who are gluten intolerant; plus they have a wonderful flavor, more earthy, natural taste while flour is more rich and decadent. In the case of taste is more a personal preference decision. Both tortillas have a place in the kitchen; flour tortillas are great for handheld foods like wraps and burritos. Corn tortillas are great for tacos, enchiladas, chips and tostadas or even used instead of spoons. After considering all the factors in a side by side comparison, both have their pluses and minuses. But, based on calories, fat content and ingredient list, corn tortillas win as the healthier option. So next time make the healthy decision and choose El Mercado corn tortillas!
Posted on: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:54:26 +0000
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