Breads
La Banderita Flour Tortillas
1420 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 61
La Banderita Flour Tortillas scores 61 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 5 points Saturated fat 4.2 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.2 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Flour Tortillas
Ingredients
- Vegetable shortening minus 2.5 points
- Glycerin minus 2.5 points
- Wheat gluten minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 4.2 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 310 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 39.5 = 60.5 → 61
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 310 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 50.7 g |
| Sugars | 1.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Serving: 71g
Ingredients
- Enriched unbleached flour
- Water
- Vegetable shortening
- Glycerin
- Salt
- Leavenings
- Wheat protein
- Preservatives (not recognized)
- Dough conditioner
Label text, as published
Enriched unbleached flour, Water, Vegetable shortening, Glycerin, Salt, Leavenings, Wheat protein, Preservatives, Dough conditioner
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Not gluten-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from La Banderita
Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org