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Baking powder vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Baking powder and Cornbread

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Cornbread has more Vitamin B1, Fiber, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 582% higher.
  • Cornbread contains 13 times less Sodium than Baking powder. Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, while Cornbread contains 817mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin 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 +10208.8%
Contains more Iron +340.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +348.1%
Contains more Potassium +465%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +5600%
Contains more Copper +750%
Contains more Manganese +2763.6%
Contains more Selenium +2700%
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% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains more Calcium +10208.8%
Contains more Iron +340.8%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +348.1%
Contains more Potassium +465%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +5600%
Contains more Copper +750%
Contains more Manganese +2763.6%
Contains more Selenium +2700%

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 E +∞%
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 +∞%
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 7% 4% 0% 1% 107% 63% 63% 29% 30% 70% 12% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +1822.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +150.9%
Contains more Water +56%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Other +1822.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +150.9%
Contains more Water +56%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 63g Cornbread
Protein 0g 7g Cornbread
Fats 0g 12.2g Cornbread
Carbs 27.7g 69.5g Cornbread
Calories 53kcal 418kcal Cornbread
Sugar 0g 20.34g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 6.5g Cornbread
Calcium 5876mg 57mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 2.5mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 24mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 489mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 113mg Cornbread
Sodium 10600mg 817mg Cornbread
Zinc 0.01mg 0.57mg Cornbread
Copper 0.01mg 0.085mg Cornbread
Manganese 0.011mg 0.315mg Cornbread
Selenium 0.2µg 5.6µg Cornbread
Vitamin A 0IU 115IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 19µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0mg 0.16mg Cornbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.427mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.272mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.342mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.48mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.128mg Cornbread
Folate 0µg 93µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 0µg 5µg Cornbread
Tryptophan 0.071mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.224mg Cornbread
Isoleucine 0.254mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.632mg Cornbread
Lysine 0.198mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.133mg Cornbread
Phenylalanine 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.32mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.177mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 3.091g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.719g Cornbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.682g Cornbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Cornbread
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
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornbread
Cornbread contains less Sodium (difference - 9783mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornbread
Cornbread is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.34g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.091g)
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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174908/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.