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Baking powder vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Baking powder and Carrot cake

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Carrot cake has more Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 570% higher.
  • Carrot cake contains 19 times less Sodium than Baking powder. Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, while Carrot cake contains 567mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix.

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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 +3316.3%
Contains more Iron +512.2%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +787%
Contains more Potassium +745%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +1900%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +4700%
Contains more Selenium +7350%
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 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Contains more Calcium +3316.3%
Contains more Iron +512.2%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +787%
Contains more Potassium +745%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +1900%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +4700%
Contains more Selenium +7350%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 B12 +∞%
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 116% 0% 0% 4% 67% 40% 42% 18% 19% 51% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +38.9%
Contains more Other +2826.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +185.9%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
5% 10% 79% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Water +38.9%
Contains more Other +2826.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +185.9%

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 Carrot cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Carrot cake Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 79.2g Carrot cake
Protein 0g 5.1g Carrot cake
Fats 0g 9.8g Carrot cake
Carbs 27.7g 79.2g Carrot cake
Calories 53kcal 415kcal Carrot cake
Fiber 0.2g Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 172mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 1.8mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 8mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 247mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 169mg Carrot cake
Sodium 10600mg 567mg Carrot cake
Zinc 0.01mg 0.2mg Carrot cake
Copper 0.01mg 0.05mg Carrot cake
Manganese 0.011mg 0.528mg Carrot cake
Selenium 0.2µg 14.9µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 0IU 1930IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 97µg Carrot cake
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.265mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.17mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.205mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.294mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.079mg Carrot cake
Folate 0µg 67µg Carrot cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Carrot cake
Tryptophan 0.061mg Carrot cake
Threonine 0.149mg Carrot cake
Isoleucine 0.186mg Carrot cake
Leucine 0.336mg Carrot cake
Lysine 0.142mg Carrot cake
Methionine 0.083mg Carrot cake
Phenylalanine 0.238mg Carrot cake
Valine 0.212mg Carrot cake
Histidine 0.109mg Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 0g 1.472g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.036g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.702g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Carrot cake
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
30%
Carrot cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
49%
Carrot cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 10033mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.472g)
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. Carrot cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174932/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.