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

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Significant differences between Baking powder and Chocolate cake

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Baking powder covers your daily Calcium needs 582% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake has 34 times less Sodium than Baking powder. Baking powder has 10600mg of Sodium, while Chocolate cake has 315mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 +9693.3%
Contains more Iron +584.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1967%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +600%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +6800%
Contains more Copper +1970%
Contains more Manganese +2445.5%
Contains more Selenium +5850%
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 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +9693.3%
Contains more Iron +584.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1967%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains more Potassium +600%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +6800%
Contains more Copper +1970%
Contains more Manganese +2445.5%
Contains more Selenium +5850%

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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 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 Other +3638.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +92.8%
Contains more Water +388%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Other +3638.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +92.8%
Contains more Water +388%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 0g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 0g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 27.7g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 53kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 0.2g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Calcium 5876mg 60mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 1.61mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 2191mg 106mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Sodium 10600mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.01mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.01mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.011mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 0.2µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Folate 0µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 5.43g Baking powder
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Chocolate 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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 10285mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.43g)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.