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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Sodium ~464mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
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
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
18% 21% 61%
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.
Tortilla English muffin
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla English muffin Opinion
Calories 310kcal 235kcal Tortilla
Protein 9.76g 7.7g Tortilla
Fats 9.76g 1.8g Tortilla
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Net carbs 36.09g 43.3g English muffin
Carbs 45.89g 46g English muffin
Magnesium 85mg 21mg Tortilla
Calcium 244mg 52mg Tortilla
Potassium 262mg 131mg Tortilla
Iron 2.63mg 0.89mg Tortilla
Sugar 2.44g English muffin
Fiber 9.8g 2.7g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.129mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.92mg 0.7mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 346mg 133mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 464mg English muffin
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Tortilla
Vitamin E 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.181mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.154mg Tortilla
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 1.566mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.043mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Vitamin K 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 138µg 37µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg Tortilla
Saturated Fat 4.878g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 0.302g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 0.888g Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.092mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.312mg 0.242mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.315mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.671mg 0.553mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.37mg 0.241mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg 0.139mg Tortilla
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.379mg Tortilla
Valine 0.444mg 0.353mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg 0.17mg Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla English muffin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Tortilla
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tortilla
Tortilla is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/nutrients
  2. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.