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Low-carb tortilla

Yellow: Limit or adjust

A lower-carb tortilla option that may be useful for wraps, tacos, or quick meals, but added fiber can cause bloating, gas, cramping, constipation, diarrhea, or uncomfortable fullness for some people.

Why it received this rating

Low-carb tortillas are often lower in net carbohydrates because they contain added or modified fibers. That can make them useful for some people, but a high amount of fiber at one time may be harder to tolerate when appetite is low, digestion feels slow, or GLP-1 side effects are active.

Nutrition snapshot

Per serving: 1 tortilla

70Calories
5gProtein
16gCarbs
11gFiber
1gSugar
2.5gFat

Typical mid-size low-carb tortilla; brands range widely (roughly 45 to 110 calories and 10 to 28g fiber). Check your label.

Approximate nutrition per common serving, based on USDA FoodData Central; values vary by brand, preparation, and portion size. Reviewed July 2026. How nutrition data is handled

Portion and preparation guidance

One tortilla, not a stack, is the test portion; the added fiber that makes these low-carb is the same fiber that causes trouble in multiples.

Symptoms or considerations

Nearly all low-carb tortillas get there with added fiber, commonly 10 to 28g per tortilla depending on brand and size. That fiber load can cause gas, bloating, or cramping when digestion is slowed, especially if these are new to you. Increase gradually and hydrate.

Compare tortilla options

Corn tortillas are often smaller and simpler. Whole-grain tortillas may provide more natural fiber. Low-carb tortillas may be much higher in added fiber, so they can be useful but may need portion adjustment.

Individual tolerance varies. This rating is general educational guidance, not a statement that this food is the right choice for your personal medical needs. Follow advice from your prescriber or registered dietitian.

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