Breakfast cooks who want both flour types
If you want white and wholemeal wheat flour in the same tortilla, check the ingredients rather than the colour of the wrap. Tesco Both Together, for example, lists 32% of each flour type.
Who these wraps suit
Buyers comparing fibre figures
If fibre content guides your choice, compare the figures on the individual packs. Tesco Wholemeal lists 8.3g fibre per 100g and 5.1g per 61g tortilla; Old El Paso Whole Wheat lists 5.5g per 100g.
People who need a gluten-free wrap
A wholemeal wheat wrap is not a gluten-free alternative. Look for a product specifically labelled gluten-free, then check its current ingredients and allergen information before serving.
What to check before choosing
Start with the flour type or dietary requirement that determines your choice, then compare portion size and the instructions for serving and storing the wraps.
| Priority | What to check | Your needs |
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| Flour blend | Read the ingredient list for both wheat flour and wholemeal wheat flour. Tesco Both Together lists 32% of each; Old El Paso Whole Wheat instead lists 68% whole wheat flour. | I want white and wholemeal flour together in one wrap for my breakfast filling, rather than an entirely wholemeal option. |
| Fibre figures | Compare fibre per 100g, then per tortilla where stated. Tesco lists 8.3g per 100g and 5.1g per 61g Tesco Wholemeal tortilla; Old El Paso lists 5.5g per 100g for Whole Wheat. | Fibre content matters to my choice, and I want to know what the figure means for the wrap I will actually use. |
| Allergens | Check the current ingredient and allergen statement. The checked wheat and wholemeal wraps contain wheat; Old El Paso separately labels its Gluten Free Large Original wraps gluten-free. | If I need to avoid wheat-containing wraps, a brown colour or a mention of corn is not enough to establish suitability. |
| Portion size | Check the weight of each tortilla, not just the pack count. The listed Tesco Wholemeal tortilla is 61g; Old El Paso Whole Wheat lists 41g per tortilla. | Will one wrap be the portion I want for a substantial breakfast, or should I plan the filling and number of wraps differently? |
| Warming and storage | Follow the selected pack’s heating and post-opening directions. Tesco gives oven and microwave directions for Both Together; Old El Paso says to consume its Regular Flour tortillas within three days of opening. | I am serving the filling hot and want a workable plan for any wraps left after breakfast. |
Buying pitfalls
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Assuming a flour blend has the same fibre figure as wholemeal
Tesco Both Together confirms the presence of white and wholemeal wheat flour, but that composition alone does not establish its fibre content. Tesco lists 8.3g fibre per 100g for its separate Wholemeal product.
Choose the blend for its flour combination. If fibre determines your choice, compare the nutrition panels of the particular wraps you are considering.
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Treating brown or corn-based wording as a gluten-free label
The checked wholemeal wraps contain wheat. Old El Paso’s separately labelled gluten-free wrap uses a different ingredient base, including tapioca starch and corn masa flour.
For a gluten-free requirement, select a specifically labelled product and check the current pack’s ingredients and allergen statement.
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Comparing pack counts but overlooking leftovers
Individual tortilla weights differ: Tesco Wholemeal lists 61g, while Old El Paso Whole Wheat lists 41g. Opened packs also have product-specific storage directions.
Check serving weight and the selected pack’s post-opening instructions before deciding how many wraps to use or keep.
Wraps left unused beyond the pack’s stated post-opening period may need to be discarded.
Relevant brand references
Tesco
Tesco lists both a white-and-wholemeal blend and a separate wholemeal wheat tortilla.
- Both Together lists 32% wheat flour and 32% wholemeal wheat flour.
- Wholemeal lists 8.3g fibre per 100g and 5.1g per 61g tortilla.
- These figures describe different products; check the current pack for the composition and nutrition of the one you choose.
Old El Paso
Old El Paso lists regular flour, whole-wheat and specifically gluten-free tortilla products.
- Its listed Whole Wheat tortillas contain 68% whole wheat flour and provide 5.5g fibre per 100g.
- Its Gluten Free Large Original wraps have a separately stated gluten-free designation.
- Ingredients and nutrition differ across these products; use the selected pack’s details rather than treating them as interchangeable.
Mission
Tesco’s tortilla listings include Mission Original, Mini Wheat & White, Mini Original, Wholemeal and High Fibre variants.
- The listed formats give shoppers distinct names and sizes to check against their breakfast-wrap needs.
- Check the particular variant’s ingredients, serving weight and nutrition panel before comparing it with another wrap.
Joybuy wrap options
These options cover a gluten-free tortilla and a regular flour tortilla for breakfast wraps. Choose between them according to the ingredients you need; neither is presented here as a white-and-wholemeal blend.
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Old El Paso Gluten Free Tortilla Wraps 216g
A gluten-free tortilla option for a breakfast filling when a wheat wrap is unsuitable. The pack is 216g; check its current ingredients and allergen statement before serving.
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Old El Paso Flour Tortillas 326g
A regular flour tortilla option if you prefer that format for a breakfast filling rather than a white-and-wholemeal blend. The pack is 326g; check the current ingredients and warming instructions before use.
Questions about breakfast wraps
Is a white-and-wholemeal tortilla the same as a wholemeal tortilla?
No. Tesco Both Together lists 32% wheat flour and 32% wholemeal wheat flour, while Tesco sells a separate Wholemeal tortilla. If fibre is important to your choice, compare their current nutrition panels rather than assuming the figures are the same.
How can I compare fibre in breakfast wraps?
Start with fibre per 100g, then check the figure per tortilla when it is given. Tesco Wholemeal lists 8.3g per 100g and 5.1g per 61g tortilla; Old El Paso Whole Wheat lists 5.5g per 100g. Serving weights differ, so the per-tortilla figure answers a different question from the per-100g comparison.
Is a wholemeal tortilla gluten-free?
No: the checked Tesco and Old El Paso wholemeal or whole-wheat tortillas contain wheat. If you need a gluten-free wrap, choose one specifically labelled gluten-free and check its current ingredients and allergen statement.
How should I warm a wrap for a hot breakfast filling?
Follow the directions on the wrap you buy. Tesco Both Together gives oven and microwave directions, while Old El Paso recommends heating its Regular Flour tortillas in an oven or pan. Do not transfer a timing from one product to another.
What should I check on the pack before serving?
Check the current ingredients and allergen statement for the particular wrap, especially if someone must avoid wheat or gluten. Also read its serving weight, warming directions and post-opening storage instructions; those details differ between products.