Guerrero White Corn Tortillas: Labelgrade B+ (80/100)
B+ 80 / 100 — Very low saturated fat, effectively zero sugar, and very low sodium.
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Guerrero White Corn Tortillas delivers 2g of protein and 100 calories per 2 tortillas (47g) (USDA FDC 2596984). Per 100g that’s 4.3g of protein; per oz, 1.2g. The Labelgrade is B+ (80 / 100): Very low saturated fat, effectively zero sugar, and very low sodium.
This is the cleanest tortilla we grade. Don’t read it as a protein product — read it as a near-blank carbohydrate base that adds almost nothing you’d want to avoid: no saturated fat, no meaningful sugar, and barely any sodium.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | C- | 56 / 100 | 4.3g per 100g — below the high-protein bar; not the right product for protein hunting |
| Ingredient quality | B | 77 / 100 | 6 ingredients, recognizable, no significant additive flags |
| Saturated fat load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 0g saturated fat — perfect |
| Sodium load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 20.2mg per serving (12mg per oz) — low |
| Sugar load | A+ | 95 / 100 | 2g sugar, no added sugar listed |
| Fiber | C | 60 / 100 | 2.02g per serving — modest fiber contribution |
| Overall | B+ | 80 / 100 | Weighted blend: protein 25% · ingredients 22% · saturated fat 18% · sodium 15% · sugar 12% · fiber 8% |
The sodium story is the whole story
Look at the sodium line again: 20.2mg per two tortillas. That is functionally nothing — about 1% of the day’s limit, and it’s the single number that separates a corn tortilla from almost everything else in the bread-and-wrap aisle. A standard Mission Soft Taco flour tortilla carries 400mg in one tortilla; even the engineered low-carb wraps sit above 200mg. The reason is simple chemistry: a real corn tortilla is nixtamalized corn (corn cooked with lime, which is what “corn masa flour” means), water, and a couple of gums and acids to hold freshness. There’s no recipe reason to add salt. Flour tortillas, by contrast, lean on salt and a leavening system to get their soft, pliable texture.
If you eat tacos a few times a week and you’re watching sodium, the tortilla you choose is a bigger lever than most people realize — and corn is the easy win.
Naturally gluten-free, and what that does (and doesn’t) mean
Because it’s built from corn rather than wheat, this tortilla is naturally gluten-free — not “gluten-free” because something was engineered out, but because the grain never had gluten to begin with. For anyone with celiac disease or a wheat sensitivity, that’s the practical reason corn tortillas are the default taco shell. (As always, check the package for a certified-gluten-free seal if cross-contamination at the facility is a concern for you; the ingredient list here is corn-based.)
What gluten-free does not buy you is more protein or fiber. This is still a light, ~50-calorie-per-tortilla carbohydrate. The win is the clean ingredient panel and the gentle macro load, not nutritional density. Use it the way it’s meant to be used: as the wrapper, and let the filling — beans, chicken, carnitas, eggs — carry the protein.
How it compares
| Product | Protein per serving | Per 100 g | Per oz | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guerrero White Corn Tortillas (this product) | 2g | 4.3g | 1.2g | 100 |
| La Banderita Sabrosisimas Flour Tortillas | 3g | 7.3g | 2.1g | 130 |
| Mission Flour Tortillas | 4g | 8.2g | 2.3g | 140 |
| Mission Soft Taco Flour Tortillas | 4g | 8.2g | 2.3g | 140 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | — | 31g | 8.8g | ~165 |
Scope
This page covers Guerrero White Corn Tortillas, UPC 0048564060023, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 2596984. Guerrero sells multiple variants in this product line — other sizes, flavors, or fat levels may have different macros and Labelgrade scores. Manufacturers periodically reformulate; always cross-reference the actual package label, especially if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.
Ingredients (from the USDA Branded Foods entry)
CORN MASA FLOUR, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CELLULOSE GUM, GUAR GUM, AND PROPIONIC ACID, BENZOIC ACID AND PHOSPHORIC ACID (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS)
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 2 tortillas (47g)
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (2 tortillas (47g)) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 100 |
| Protein | 2g |
| Total Fat | 1g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 21g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.02g |
| Total Sugars | 2g |
| Added Sugars | 0g |
| Sodium | 20.2mg |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Calcium | 20.2mg |
| Iron | 0.301mg |
| Potassium | 79.9mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to White Corn Tortillas · UPC 0048564060023. Other sizes, flavors, or formulations may differ.
How this fits each diet
Each score is computed from the same USDA nutrition + ingredient data, against the published rules of each diet. They tell you "does this food fit this diet" — not whether the diet is right for you.
contains no listed animal products
contains no listed meat or fish
no wheat, barley, rye, or malt detected in USDA ingredient list
Frequently Asked Questions
Are corn tortillas healthy?
Corn tortillas are about the cleanest tortilla you can buy. A real corn tortilla is essentially ground nixtamalized corn and water, which is why this one carries almost no sodium (20.2mg per 2) and no saturated fat. They're naturally gluten-free and lower in calories than flour tortillas. The honest limits: they're a carbohydrate food, not a protein food (2g per serving), and a small amount of fiber. As tortillas go, corn beats whole-grain wheat beats refined white flour.
Corn vs flour tortilla — which is better?
For most people, corn. A corn tortilla like this one is made from corn, lime, and water — three real ingredients, naturally gluten-free, ~50 calories each, and barely any sodium. A standard white-flour tortilla adds refined flour, oil, and a lot more sodium (a Mission Soft Taco runs 400mg each). Flour tortillas are bigger, softer, and fold without cracking, so they win on burritos and quesadillas. But on the nutrition label, corn is the cleaner pick — which is why this one grades B+ and the refined-flour tortillas land in the C range.
Why does this get a B+ and not higher?
Three of the six dimensions are perfect: zero saturated fat (A+), effectively no sugar (A+), and very low sodium (A+ at 20.2mg). What holds it back from the A range is that a tortilla is fundamentally a carbohydrate — protein density grades C- (2g per serving, 4.3g per 100g) and fiber is modest at 2.02g (C). It's graded honestly as what it is: an excellent, clean carbohydrate base, not a protein source.
How many tortillas are in a serving?
The label serving is 2 tortillas (47g) for 100 calories — these are small, street-taco-sized corn tortillas. That's two tacos. A typical taqueria taco actually doubles them up (two tortillas per taco) for strength, so realistically one hearty taco is one serving. You'd use several of these to match the bulk of a single large flour burrito tortilla.
Is there a better-graded tortilla to pick?
Among the tortillas we grade, this Guerrero corn is the winner at B+ (80). The flour options score lower: La Banderita and the Mission flour tortillas land in the B-/C range, and the standard Mission Soft Taco is a C+ (65), mostly on its 400mg of sodium. If you specifically want low net carbs rather than a clean ingredient list, the Mission Carb Balance wrap (B-) engineers in 9g of fiber to get there — a different trade-off. For an everyday clean tortilla, corn is the pick.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-05, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 2596984. We re-verify top-traffic pages monthly and update within 7 days when a manufacturer reformulates.