How the diets react
Diet Ratings
Flour tortillas contain ~40-45g net carbs per 100g with refined wheat flour. One standard tortilla (50g) provides ~20-22g net carbs. Refined grain product fundamentally incompatible with ketosis.
Standard flour tortillas (wheat flour, water, oil, salt) are plant-based. Some brands add lard or dairy; verify ingredients. Less nutritious than corn tortillas.
Flour tortillas are made from wheat flour, a grain product. They are processed and contain added ingredients. Grains are universally excluded from paleo diet.
Typically made from refined wheat flour with added fats and sodium. Processed product that contradicts Mediterranean principles of whole grains and minimal processing.
Flour tortillas are made from wheat flour, a plant grain. Incompatible with carnivore diet.
Flour tortillas are made from grain flour (wheat) and are explicitly listed as prohibited foods ('tortillas, wraps').
Flour tortillas are wheat-based and contain fructans. Monash testing shows low-FODMAP status at restricted portions (1 tortilla, approximately 50g). Multiple tortillas exceed FODMAP limits.
Often made from refined wheat flour with added fat and sodium. Lacks fiber and micronutrient density of whole grain alternatives. Acceptable in moderation but whole wheat or corn tortillas preferred. Check sodium content.
Refined wheat flour with higher glycemic index than corn tortilla. One tortilla ≈ 1-1.5 carb blocks depending on size. Usable but less favorable than corn or vegetable-based carbs.
Typically made from refined wheat flour with added fats (often inflammatory seed oils or trans fats). High glycemic index, minimal fiber, and often contains additives. Pro-inflammatory profile.
Refined grain with low fiber (1g per tortilla), low protein (2-3g per tortilla), and higher fat (3-4g per tortilla) than corn tortillas. Minimal nutritional density and does not support satiety. Refined carbs without compensating fiber or protein make this poor choice for GLP-1 patients.
Controversy Index
Score range: 1–7/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.