Calorie comparison
Flour Tortilla vs Grits
Per 100 grams, grits is the lighter choice by 233 calories, while flour tortilla delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Flour Tortilla | Grits |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 304 | 71 |
| Protein | 8 g | 1.4 g |
| Carbs | 51 g | 16 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 0.3 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🌯 Flour Tortilla
1 tortilla (45 g)
137 cal
3.6 g protein · 23 g carbs · 3.2 g fat
🥣 Grits
1 cup cooked (242 g)
172 cal
3.4 g protein · 38.7 g carbs · 0.7 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, flour tortilla or grits?
Per 100 g, flour tortilla has 304 calories and grits has 71. Grits is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, flour tortilla or grits?
Flour Tortilla has 8 g of protein per 100 g; grits has 1.4 g. Flour Tortilla wins on protein.
Is flour tortilla or grits better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward grits — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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