Grain

How much fiber is in flour tortilla?

Flour Tortilla has 1.5 g of fiber per 1 tortilla (45 g). That is 5% of the daily value and a moderate amount for a grain.

1.5g

per 1 tortilla

3.3g

per 100 g

daily value

#33of 41

grains

Soluble vs insoluble

Soluble 0.5g 33% Insoluble 1g 67%

The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.

About flour tortilla and fiber

A flour tortilla provides 1.5 grams of fiber, about half of a whole wheat tortilla. Large burrito tortillas are more than twice this size.

Counts toward plant diversityHigh FODMAP at this serving

How flour tortilla compares to other grains

Per typical serving. The highest grain in the database is whole wheat pasta at 6.3 g.

Food	Serving	Fiber	Per 100 g	% DV
Pumpernickel Bread	1 slice	1.7 g	6.5 g	6%
Baguette	6-in piece	1.6 g	2.5 g	6%
Brown Rice	1/2 cup cooked	1.6 g	1.6 g	6%
Tortilla Chips	1 oz	1.5 g	5.4 g	5%
Flour Tortilla	1 tortilla	1.5 g	3.3 g	5%
Pita Bread	1 pita	1.3 g	2.2 g	5%
Millet	1/2 cup cooked	1.1 g	1.3 g	4%

All 41 grains ranked by fiber

Servings to reach a daily goal

17×

servings of flour tortilla to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women

26×

servings of flour tortilla to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men

Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.

USDA entries for flour tortilla

Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.

USDA description	Fiber / 100 g	Soluble	Insoluble
Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, flour, refrigerated	3.5 g	–	–
Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, flour, shelf stable	2.4 g	–	–
Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, flour, without added calcium	3.3 g	–	–
Tortilla, flour	3.5 g	–	–

Frequently asked questions

How much fiber is in flour tortilla?

1 tortilla of flour tortilla, about 45 grams, contains 1.5 grams of dietary fiber. That is 3.3 grams of fiber per 100 grams and 5% of the 28 gram daily value.

Is flour tortilla high in fiber?

Not especially. Flour Tortilla has 1.5 g per serving, which ranks 33 of 41 grains in the FiberUp database. It still counts toward plant diversity, but the fiber in a meal will come from elsewhere.

Is the fiber in flour tortilla soluble or insoluble?

About 33% of the fiber in flour tortilla is soluble (0.5 g) and 67% is insoluble (1 g). Soluble fiber forms a gel that slows digestion and feeds gut bacteria; insoluble fiber adds bulk and speeds transit.

How many servings of flour tortilla would reach a daily fiber goal?

It would take about 17 servings to reach 25 g (the adequate intake for adult women) and 26 servings to reach 38 g (adult men). Spreading fiber across several foods is easier and better for gut bacteria diversity.

Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.