Tortilla vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Tortilla and English muffin
- Tortilla is richer than English muffin in Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Tortilla is 53% higher.
- Tortilla contains 19 times more Saturated Fat than English muffin. Tortilla contains 4.878g of Saturated Fat, while English muffin contains 0.259g.
Food types used in this article are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +304.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +369.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +195.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +106.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +174.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +354.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +87.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +210.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +625.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +273% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
9.76 g
Carbs:
45.89 g
Water:
30.15 g
Other:
4.44 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +442.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.6% |
~equal in
Carbs
~46g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.992 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +913.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 310kcal | 235kcal |
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| Protein | 9.76g | 7.7g |
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| Fats | 9.76g | 1.8g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 36.09g | 43.3g |
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| Carbs | 45.89g | 46g |
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 244mg | 52mg |
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| Potassium | 262mg | 131mg |
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| Iron | 2.63mg | 0.89mg |
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| Sugar | 2.44g |
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| Fiber | 9.8g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.129mg |
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| Zinc | 1.92mg | 0.7mg |
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| Phosphorus | 346mg | 133mg |
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| Sodium | 512mg | 464mg |
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| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.9mg |
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| Manganese | 0.357mg |
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| Selenium | 37µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.181mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.154mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 1.566mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.5µg |
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| Folate | 138µg | 37µg |
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| Choline | 20mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.878g | 0.259g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.062g | 0.302g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 0.888g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.092mg |
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| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0.242mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0.315mg |
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| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.553mg |
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| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0.241mg |
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| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0.139mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.379mg |
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| Valine | 0.444mg | 0.353mg |
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| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.17mg |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.619g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)