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Baking powder vs. Bread sticks — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Baking powder and Bread sticks different?

  • Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Bread sticks are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Baking powder is 585% higher.
  • Baking powder contains 18 times more Phosphorus than Bread sticks. While Baking powder contains 2191mg of Phosphorus, Bread sticks contain only 121mg.
  • Bread sticks have less Sodium.

Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Bread sticks, plain are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +26609.1%
Contains more Iron +157.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1710.7%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +520%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +8700%
Contains more Copper +1780%
Contains more Manganese +4963.6%
Contains more Selenium +18650%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Contains more Calcium +26609.1%
Contains more Iron +157.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1710.7%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +520%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +8700%
Contains more Copper +1780%
Contains more Manganese +4963.6%
Contains more Selenium +18650%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +1582.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +146.9%
Contains more Water +22%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more Other +1582.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +146.9%
Contains more Water +22%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Baking powder Bread sticks
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Bread sticks Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 65.4g Bread sticks
Protein 0g 12g Bread sticks
Fats 0g 9.5g Bread sticks
Carbs 27.7g 68.4g Bread sticks
Calories 53kcal 412kcal Bread sticks
Sugar 0g 1.26g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 3g Bread sticks
Calcium 5876mg 22mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 4.28mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 32mg Bread sticks
Phosphorus 2191mg 121mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 124mg Bread sticks
Sodium 10600mg 713mg Bread sticks
Zinc 0.01mg 0.88mg Bread sticks
Copper 0.01mg 0.188mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.011mg 0.557mg Bread sticks
Selenium 0.2µg 37.5µg Bread sticks
Vitamin E 0mg 1.01mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.589mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.553mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.281mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.54mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.073mg Bread sticks
Folate 0µg 162µg Bread sticks
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg Bread sticks
Tryptophan 0.139mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg Bread sticks
Lysine 0.281mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 0g 1.41g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 3.568g Bread sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.628g Bread sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Bread sticks
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Baking powder
48%
Bread sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
71%
Bread sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 9887mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/nutrients
  2. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.