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Baking powder vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Baking powder and English muffin different?

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, English muffin is richer in Vitamin B1, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need of Calcium 582% more than English muffin.
  • Baking powder has 23 times more Sodium than English muffin. Baking powder has 10600mg of Sodium, while English muffin has 464mg.

Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 +11200%
Contains more Iron +1138.2%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1547.4%
Contains more Potassium +555%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +6900%
Contains more Copper +1190%
Contains more Manganese +3145.5%
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 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +11200%
Contains more Iron +1138.2%
Contains more Magnesium +28.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +1547.4%
Contains more Potassium +555%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Zinc +6900%
Contains more Copper +1190%
Contains more Manganese +3145.5%

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 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 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
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 +2704.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +66.1%
Contains more Water +742%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Other +2704.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +66.1%
Contains more Water +742%

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 English muffin
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 English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 0g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 0g 1.8g English muffin
Carbs 27.7g 46g English muffin
Calories 53kcal 235kcal English muffin
Fiber 0.2g 2.7g English muffin
Calcium 5876mg 52mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 0.89mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 21mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 133mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 131mg English muffin
Sodium 10600mg 464mg English muffin
Zinc 0.01mg 0.7mg English muffin
Copper 0.01mg 0.129mg English muffin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 0.2µg Baking powder
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.154mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.043mg English muffin
Folate 0µg 37µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0g 0.259g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.302g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.888g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder English muffin
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%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 10136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.259g)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.