Trader Joe’s Corn & Wheat Tortillas
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Fiber
- Protein
Verdict
Corn & Wheat Tortillas are flexible, hybrid-grain wraps used for various handheld meals. Their main strength is a relatively low sodium content for a packaged wrap, while their main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, they provide a convenient, neutral base for customized plant-based fillings.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair them with seasoned black beans, sliced avocado, and fresh salsa for a quick taco night.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a lean profile with very little fat and a modest amount of sodium. However, the low fiber and protein counts indicate that these wraps offer minimal nutritional density independently.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 1g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 140mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs | 13g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars | 0g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
These tortillas are made from a base of corn flour, wheat flour, and wheat gluten. The inclusion of cultured flour and dextrose to maintain shelf stability increases the level of processing.
Ingredients
WATER, YELLOW & WHITE CORN FLOUR (TRACE OF LIME), WHEAT FLOUR, WHEAT GLUTEN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SUNFLOWER OIL, SEA SALT, SUGAR, DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR (TO PRESERVE), CULTURED DEXTROSE (TO PRESERVE).
