English Muffin vs. Tortilla
Nutrition comparison of English Muffin and Tortilla
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
english muffin
versus
tortilla
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in english muffin and tortilla:
- Both english muffin and tortilla are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates and dietary fiber.
- English muffin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, tortilla contains more Vitamin B6.
- English muffin is a great source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Tortilla (Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, corn) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both english muffin and tortilla are high in calories. English muffin is very similar to tortilla for calories - english muffin has 223 calories per 100 grams and tortilla has 218 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, english muffin is heavier in protein and similar to tortilla for carbs and fat. English muffin has a macronutrient ratio of 15:77:8 and for tortilla, 10:79:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| English Muffin | Tortilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15% | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 77% | 79% |
| Fat | 8% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both english muffin and tortilla are high in carbohydrates. English muffin is very similar to tortilla for carbohydrates - english muffin has 44.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and tortilla has 44.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both english muffin and tortilla are high in dietary fiber. Tortilla has 37% more dietary fiber than english muffin - english muffin has 4.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tortilla has 6.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
English muffin and tortilla contain similar amounts of sugar - english muffin has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.88g of sugar.
Protein
protein
English muffin is a great source of protein and it has 53% more protein than tortilla - english muffin has 8.7g of protein per 100 grams and tortilla has 5.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both english muffin and tortilla are low in saturated fat - english muffin has 0.29g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.45g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Tortilla and english muffin contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - tortilla has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and english muffin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
English muffin and tortilla contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - english muffin has 0.45mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.28mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
English muffin and tortilla contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - english muffin has 0.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tortilla does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
English muffin has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, tortilla contains more Vitamin B6.
| English Muffin | Tortilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.431 MG | 0.094 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.292 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 3.356 MG | 1.498 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.444 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Folate | 64 UG | 5 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both english muffin and tortilla are high in calcium. English muffin has 120% more calcium than tortilla - english muffin has 178mg of calcium per 100 grams and tortilla has 81mg of calcium.
iron
English muffin is a great source of iron and it has 133% more iron than tortilla - english muffin has 2.9mg of iron per 100 grams and tortilla has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
English muffin and tortilla contain similar amounts of potassium - english muffin has 186mg of potassium per 100 grams and tortilla has 186mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both english muffin and tortilla contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| English Muffin | Tortilla | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 92 UG | 3 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both english muffin and tortilla contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| English Muffin | Tortilla | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.034 G |
| Total | 0.048 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both english muffin and tortilla contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| English Muffin | Tortilla | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.785 G | 1.385 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.786 G | 1.385 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: English Muffin (Muffins, English, wheat) and Tortilla (Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, corn) .
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FAQ
Does english muffin or tortilla contain more calories in 100 grams?Both english muffin and tortilla are high in calories. English muffin is quite similar to tortilla for calories - english muffin has 223 calories in 100g and tortilla has 218 calories.
Does english muffin or tortilla have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both english muffin and tortilla are high in carbohydrates. english muffin is very similar to tortilla for carbohydrates - english muffin has 44.8g of carbs for 100g and tortilla has 44.6g of carbohydrates.
Does english muffin or tortilla contain more calcium?
Both english muffin and tortilla are high in calcium. English muffin has 120% more calcium than tortilla - english muffin has 178mg of calcium in 100 grams and tortilla has 81mg of calcium.