In general, wraps usually have less fibre and more carbs, saturated fat and sodium than bread – but they can still be a healthy option for lunch. ... You see, if you're loading your lunch with lean protein and lots of veggies, either option is a good choice.

Are wraps better for you than bread?

"Wraps aren't necessarily healthier than sliced bread, but they do save you kilojoules because usually you need two slices of bread for a sandwich, whereas you only need one wrap – so you can consume half the kilojoules," McGrice tells ninemsn Coach.

Are wraps healthy to eat?

Wraps can be part of a healthy diet but it's important to choose ones with high nutritional value. It isn't only the tortilla that determines whether a wrap is healthy. What you put inside the wrap matters too, so choose healthy fillings and avoid loading up on fats.