Trader Joe’s Organic Flour Tortillas
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Saturated Fat
- Sodium
- Fiber
Verdict
Organic Flour Tortillas are soft, wheat-based wraps designed for handheld meals. Their main strength is a moderate protein content, while their main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, they function as a versatile foundation 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. Use it to build a hearty veggie wrap filled with black beans, avocado, and fresh salsa.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a complete absence of saturated fat, though fiber is quite low given the calorie density. Sodium levels are typical for a pre-packaged flour wrap.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 180 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 4.5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 260mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs | 30g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | 1g | — |
| Added Sugars | 1g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 120mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of organic wheat flour and sunflower oil. To ensure shelf stability and a consistent texture, the recipe incorporates additives such as guar gum and cornstarch.
Ingredients
ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF ORGANIC SUGAR, SEA SALT, ORGANIC CULTURED WHEAT FLOUR (TO PRESERVE), ORGANIC DISTILLED VINEGAR, CITRIC ACID (TO PRESERVE), BAKING POWDER (MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORNSTARCH), ORGANIC GUAR GUM, MICROBIAL ENZYME.
