Which is Healthier, a tortilla wrap or bread?
Shereen Lehman is a healthcare journalist.She has co-authored two books.
Barbie is a certified diabetes care and education specialist.
A wrap is a popular lunch item.Similar to a sandwich or burrito, a wrap uses a flatbread or tortilla to roll ingredients into a portable, handheld meal.The finished product can be described with the term wrap.
A flour tortilla is the outer wrap.Some have extra ingredients that add a little flavor and color, such as tomato powder, and they are also available in whole-wheat or gluten-free options.Wraps are similar to sliced bread in that they hold ingredients in one place, so you can eat them without making a mess.
Wraps seem to have a better reputation than sandwiches.Lean turkey breast, lettuce, tomatoes, and a slice of cheese are included in Wraps.
There isn't much difference between wraps and bread.The bread is leavened with yeast and the wrap is flat.One wrap and two slices of bread have similar nutrition profiles according to the Nutrition Facts labels.Wraps typically have more calories than bread.
We compare a large Mission 100% Whole-Wheat tortilla with two slices of Pepperidge Farm bread.
The ingredients list should be read in addition to the nutrition label.Whole-wheat wraps have more nutrition than plain flour wraps.Look for products that are 100% whole wheat.Whole-wheat should be the first ingredient.
Colorful tomato wraps don't offer any additional benefits and are made with a negligible amount of tomato or spinach powder to provide flavor.Food coloring may be used for the green hue.Yellow 5 and Blue 1 are artificial colors.
If you're making wraps at home, don't load them with high-fructose corn syrup.Pack them with leafy greens and colorful veggies.
For example, if you order grilled chicken instead of tuna salad, it will be made with less fat.French fries can be swapped for a salad or a side of veggies if you ask for half or no cheese.Many restaurant prepared wraps are enough food for two people, so consider splitting a wrap with a dining partner or taking half home for another meal.
A delicious wrap can be made with any salad, meat, fish, or veggies.Most of your wrap should be greens or veggies with a little dressing.These combinations can be tried on whole-grain wraps.