Which wraps are healthiest

Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Many delis and restaurants use tortilla wraps that are around calories — just for the wrap itself! And once you add in the calories from the fillings and condiments not to mention that side of chips , you may end up with a very high-calorie lunch.

The best way to decide on a sandwich versus a wrap? For example, if you were to eat a "healthy style" wrap like Mission's Wholegrain Wraps , you would consume kilojoules calories , comprising 33g of carbohydrates and 6. To make a fair comparison, if you took a wholemeal bread loaf with roughly the same market positioning — like Helga's Wholemeal Grain Bread — then two slices would set you back kilojoules, comprising While this is an analysis of just two brands, overall, pre-packaged wraps are generally slightly higher in kilojoules and total fat than bread, but lower in carbohydrates overall.

Susie Burrell , accredited practising dietitian and founder of Shape Me , says some wraps contain a higher kilojoule content because of the flour used to make them. Putting the calorie count aside, different foods have different effects on our energy levels — something to consider at lunchtime if you need your brain and body to keep firing until 5pm knockoff. Offering a firm, chewy texture, corn tortillas come out ahead in a side-by-side nutrition competition with other types.

You may prefer flour tortillas for their mild flavor and pillowy-soft texture. These tortillas have more fiber than white flour ones but have a similar mouthfeel. Still, they are similar to flour tortillas in sodium and processed ingredients. Choosing a smaller-sized whole-wheat or flour tortilla can keep sodium and calories in check. James Worrell James Worrell.

We used one that has mg per 3-ounce serving to calculate the nutritional information for this recipe. Directions 1. In a small bowl, mash the avocados with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Those hydrogenated oils, commonly known as trans fats, are not good for you.

They are often found in wraps. Take, for example, the Original Inch Wrap from Mission arguably the most ubiquitous wrap company, with products sold everywhere from big-box grocery stores to corner bodegas. While the label says the wrap contains 0 grams of trans fat, the ingredient list boasts "hydrogenated soybean oil," which is to be avoided. The wrap also has mg of sodium, while two slices of whole wheat bread typically fall between and grams.