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

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What are the differences between Baking powder and English muffins?

  • Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, English muffins are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 571% more.
  • English muffins contain 25 times less Sodium than Baking powder. Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, while English muffins contain 425mg.

We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) types 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 +3504.9%
Contains more Iron +175.5%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2281.5%
Contains more Potassium +445%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +10400%
Contains more Copper +1250%
Contains more Manganese +4490.9%
Contains more Selenium +11100%
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 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Calcium +3504.9%
Contains more Iron +175.5%
Contains more Magnesium +12.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2281.5%
Contains more Potassium +445%
Contains less Sodium -96%
Contains more Zinc +10400%
Contains more Copper +1250%
Contains more Manganese +4490.9%
Contains more Selenium +11100%

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 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 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
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 +3835.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +59.5%
Contains more Water +771.2%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Other +3835.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +59.5%
Contains more Water +771.2%

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 muffins
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 English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 40.67g English muffins
Protein 0g 8.87g English muffins
Fats 0g 1.69g English muffins
Carbs 27.7g 44.17g English muffins
Calories 53kcal 227kcal English muffins
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 0g 3.53g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 3.5g English muffins
Calcium 5876mg 163mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 4mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 24mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 92mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 109mg English muffins
Sodium 10600mg 425mg English muffins
Zinc 0.01mg 1.05mg English muffins
Copper 0.01mg 0.135mg English muffins
Manganese 0.011mg 0.505mg English muffins
Selenium 0.2µg 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin E 0mg 0.31mg English muffins
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.25mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.07mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.363mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.054mg English muffins
Folate 0µg 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffins
Vitamin K 0µg 1.2µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg English muffins
Lysine 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 0g 0.733g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.383g English muffins
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.498g English muffins
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder English muffins
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
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 10175mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffins
English muffins is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffins
English muffins is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.733g)
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 muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.