Tortilla vs. Oatmeal
Nutrition comparison of Tortilla and Oatmeal
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tortilla
versus
oatmeal
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tortilla and oatmeal:
- Both oatmeal and tortilla are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates and dietary fiber.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, tortilla contains more pantothenic acid.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tortilla (Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, corn) and Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both oatmeal and tortilla are high in calories. Oatmeal has 68% more calories than tortilla - oatmeal has 367 calories per 100 grams and tortilla has 218 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tortilla is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to oatmeal per calorie. Tortilla has a macronutrient ratio of 10:79:11 and for oatmeal, 17:69:15 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tortilla | Oatmeal | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 69% |
| Fat | 11% | 15% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both oatmeal and tortilla are high in carbohydrates. Oatmeal has 50% more carbohydrates than tortilla - oatmeal has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and tortilla has 44.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oatmeal and tortilla are high in dietary fiber. Oatmeal has 56% more dietary fiber than tortilla - oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tortilla has 6.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Oatmeal and tortilla contain similar amounts of sugar - oatmeal has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.88g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Oatmeal is an excellent source of protein and it has 181% more protein than tortilla - oatmeal has 16g of protein per 100 grams and tortilla has 5.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oatmeal and tortilla contain similar amounts of saturated fat - oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.45g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Tortilla and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - tortilla has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Oatmeal and tortilla contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tortilla has 0.28mg of Vitamin E.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, tortilla contains more pantothenic acid. Both tortilla and oatmeal contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Tortilla | Oatmeal | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.094 MG | 0.73 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Niacin | 1.498 MG | 0.78 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.109 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both oatmeal and tortilla are high in calcium. Tortilla has 56% more calcium than oatmeal - oatmeal has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and tortilla has 81mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 241% more iron than tortilla - oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron per 100 grams and tortilla has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Oatmeal is an excellent source of potassium and it has 88% more potassium than tortilla - oatmeal has 350mg of potassium per 100 grams and tortilla has 186mg of potassium.
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.
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FAQ
Does oatmeal or tortilla contain more calories in 100 grams?Both oatmeal and tortilla are high in calories. Oatmeal has 70% more calories than tortilla - oatmeal has 367 calories in 100g and tortilla has 218 calories.
Does oatmeal or tortilla have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both oatmeal and tortilla are high in carbohydrates. oatmeal has 50% more carbohydrates than tortilla - oatmeal has 67g of carbs for 100g and tortilla has 44.6g of carbohydrates.
Does oatmeal or tortilla contain more calcium?
Both oatmeal and tortilla are high in calcium. Tortilla has 60% more calcium than oatmeal - oatmeal has 52mg of calcium in 100 grams and tortilla has 81mg of calcium.
Does oatmeal or tortilla contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 240% more iron than tortilla - oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron in 100 grams and tortilla has 1.2mg of iron.
Does oatmeal or tortilla contain more potassium?
Oatmeal is a rich source of potassium and it has 90% more potassium than tortilla - oatmeal has 350mg of potassium in 100 grams and tortilla has 186mg of potassium.