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Quinoa Tortillas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quinoa Tortillas Recipe

Quinoa Tortillas has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 23.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 4 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 78, for Quinoa Tortillas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat15%
 Calories from Carbs73%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0 IU
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.08 mg0.27%
Thiamin0.03 mg1.9%
Riboflavin0.01 mg0.3%
Niacin0.42 mg2.1%
Vitamin B60.05 mg2.4%
Folate1.2 mcg0.3%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.1 mg1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium1 mg0.1%
Iron0.13 mg0.7%
Magnesium7.6 mg1.9%
Phosphorus22 mg2.2%
Potassium19.1 mg0.5%
Sodium137.2 mg5.7%
Zinc0.17 mg1.1%
Copper0.02 mg0.8%
Manganese0.26 mg13.2%
Selenium0 mcg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate23.7 g7.9%
Dietary Fiber3.9 g15.6%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4 g8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.2 g3.4%
Saturated Fat0.1 g0.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 133 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.2 g 3.4%

Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 137.2 mg 5.7%

Total Carbohydrates 23.7 g 7.9%

Dietary Fiber 3.9 g15.6%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 4 g 8%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 0.1% Iron 0.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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