Early version. Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central; dietitian review in progress. Not medical advice.

Corn tortilla vs granola: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: corn tortilla scores 38/100 and granola 41/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Corn tortilla

38/100Lower nutrient density

218 kcal per 100 g. 1 tortilla (6"): 26 g

Granola

41/100Moderate nutrient density

489 kcal per 100 g. 1/2 cup: 61 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesCorn tortilla218 vs 489 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinGranola5.7 vs 14 g per 100 g
  • More fiberGranola6.3 vs 8.9 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarCorn tortilla0.9 vs 20 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumGranola186 vs 539 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatCorn tortilla0.5 vs 4 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientCorn tortilla, 100 gGranola, 100 gCorn tortilla, 26 gGranola, 61 g
Calories218 kcal489 kcal57 kcal298 kcal
Protein5.7 g14 g1.5 g8.3 g
Carbohydrates45 g54 g12 g33 g
Sugars0.9 g20 g0.2 g12 g
Fiber6.3 g8.9 g1.6 g5.4 g
Fat2.9 g24 g0.7 g15 g
Saturated fat0.5 g4 g0.1 g2.4 g
Vitamin C0 mg1.2 mg0 mg0.7 mg
Vitamin A0 µg1 µg0 µg0.6 µg
Potassium186 mg539 mg48 mg329 mg
Iron1.2 mg4 mg0.3 mg2.4 mg
Calcium81 mg76 mg21 mg46 mg
Magnesium72 mg168 mg19 mg102 mg
Sodium45 mg26 mg12 mg16 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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