Meals
365 Whole Foods Market Corn Tortillas
8 oz/226 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 81
365 Whole Foods Market Corn Tortillas scores 81 out of 100 (Excellent) 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 2.5 points Guar gum: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- plus 2 points Fiber 3 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better tortillas and wraps
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Corn/Maiz Tortillas El Milagro · 10 oz Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 100 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Corn Tortilla Trader Joe's · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 100 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Corn tortillas El Molino · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 100 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Corn Tortillas Vista Hermosa · 7.2 oz Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 100 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Organic corn tortillas Masienda · 9 oz Not ultra-processed · No guar gum Score 100 out of 100 , 19 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Corn Tortillas
Ingredients
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 188 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 19.5 = 80.5 → 81
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 188 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 3 tortilla (69 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
stone ground corn flour, water, lime, guar gum
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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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