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Baking powder vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Baking powder and Cracker different?

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need of Calcium 576% more than Cracker.
  • Baking powder has 15 times more Sodium than Cracker. Baking powder has 10600mg of Sodium, while Cracker has 726mg.

Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular types were 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 +4796.7%
Contains more Iron +173.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +783.5%
Contains more Potassium +490%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +4800%
Contains more Copper +940%
Contains more Manganese +4363.6%
Contains more Selenium +3250%
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 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Calcium +4796.7%
Contains more Iron +173.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +783.5%
Contains more Potassium +490%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Zinc +4800%
Contains more Copper +940%
Contains more Manganese +4363.6%
Contains more Selenium +3250%

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% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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 Water +59.2%
Contains more Other +2602.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +121.3%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Water +59.2%
Contains more Other +2602.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +121.3%

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 Cracker
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 Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 59g Cracker
Protein 0g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 0g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 27.7g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 53kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 0g 8.18g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 5876mg 120mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 4.03mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 248mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 118mg Cracker
Sodium 10600mg 726mg Cracker
Zinc 0.01mg 0.49mg Cracker
Copper 0.01mg 0.104mg Cracker
Manganese 0.011mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 0.2µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin E 0mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.063mg Cracker
Folate 0µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 0µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 5.562g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cracker
Cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 9874mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Cracker
Cracker is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.562g)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.