For more than 250 years, the Tokugawa shoguns ruled Japan as the heads of the military government in Edo until they surrendered to the Meiji in 1867. For more than 250 years, the Tokugawa shoguns ruled Japan as the heads of the military government in Edo until they surrendered to the Meiji in 1867.
A fried corn tortilla contains 111 calories and more than 7 g of fat, making them something you should limit. Your daily calorie intake should be 45 to 65 percent carbohydrates, which are your body's main source of energy. A 2,000-calorie diet should contain 225 to 325 g of carbohydrates each day. A low-carbohydrate diet may leave you feeling weak and sluggish. A fried corn tortilla has almost 11 g of carbohydrates.
Take Two: Flour & Corn Tortillas. Flour tortillas are prized for their mild flavor and softness, while corn tortillas offer an alternative in taste and texture. Either can serve as casing for fajitas or burritos, a base for chilaquiles, or be baked into crisp homemade chips. A standard six-inch corn tortilla contains about half the fat and calories and one fourth the sodium of a similar-sized flour tortilla. In traditional Mexican tortillas, the fat in either version comes from lard, but many brands now use vegetable shortening, so be sure to look for those made without trans fats.