Flour Tortillas vs Corn Tortillas

A side-by-side guide to substituting Corn Tortillas for Flour Tortillas (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Corn Tortillas works as a 1:1 swap for Flour Tortillas in most recipes.

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Flour Tortillas

Base unit: count

Read the full guide: Flour Tortillas

Corn Tortillas

Conversion: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount)

Tags: gluten-free

Notes: Corn tortillas are gluten-free with a slightly grittier, less pliable texture. Use thicker varieties for dishes requiring sturdiness.

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When to use Corn Tortillas instead of Flour Tortillas

Corn tortillas are gluten-free with a slightly grittier, less pliable texture. Use thicker varieties for dishes requiring sturdiness. The conversion is 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

Common questions

Can I substitute Corn Tortillas for Flour Tortillas?

Yes — Corn tortillas are gluten-free with a slightly grittier, less pliable texture. Use thicker varieties for dishes requiring sturdiness. Ratio: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).

What's the conversion ratio for Flour Tortillas to Corn Tortillas?

1:1 substitution (use the same amount). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Flour Tortillas and Corn Tortillas interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Corn tortillas are gluten-free with a slightly grittier, less pliable texture..

Is Corn Tortillas a better substitute than other options for Flour Tortillas?

Corn Tortillas is one of the options SubSwap lists for Flour Tortillas. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Flour Tortillas substitutes.

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