Soft wheat tortillas are flatbreads made from refined wheat flour, fat (lard or vegetable shortening), salt, and water, popular as wraps, burritos, and quesadillas. They provide carbohydrate, modest protein, and modest fat, with a soft, pliable texture. A standard 25cm tortilla (~55–65g) provides around 160–200 kcal. Whole wheat varieties offer more fibre than standard refined flour versions.
Warm tortillas briefly in a dry frying pan or directly over a gas flame for 20–30 seconds per side — this makes them more pliable, less likely to crack when rolled, and significantly improves their flavour. Keep warm in a folded tea towel while preparing fillings.
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Macronutrients per 100g
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | 212 mg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 126 mg | 6% | |
| Magnesium | 18.0 mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 8.00 µg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 3.00 µg | 5% | |
| Niacin equivalents (NE) | 2.90 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 1.60 mg | 11% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.40 mg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 0.600 mg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.380 mg | 19% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.270 mg | 25% | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.140 mg | 2% | |
| Copper | 0.090 mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.070 mg | 5% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.010 mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A (RE) | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.000 mg | 0% | |
| Iodine | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.00 g | — | |
| Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) | 0.800 g | — | |
| Maltose | 1.60 g | — | |
| Fructose | 0.400 g | — | |
| Sucrose | 0.000 g | — | |
| Glucose (dextrose) | 0.000 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0.100 mg | — | |
| Beta-carotene | 0.000 µg | — | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 0.500 µg | 1% | |
| Retinol (vitamin A) | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 1.61 g | — | |
| Omega-3 (Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.490 g | — |
* % Daily Value is the proportion of an adult
EU Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) supplied by 100g of this food.
NRVs are the labelling standard — the same basis as the “%RI” figures printed on
food packaging — so these percentages are directly comparable with a shop label.
They are a single adult figure and do not vary by age or sex, which is why they
sometimes differ from UK dietary reference values: the NRV for vitamin C is 80mg
where the UK RNI is 40mg. When Nutriofia assesses your own intake in the
reports and trackers, it uses the age- and sex-specific UK values instead.
Fibre is shown without a percentage. Our fibre values use the UK
Englyst NSP method, while the published 30g daily goal is an AOAC figure — the two
are measured differently and a single percentage would mislead.
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