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Baking powder vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Baking powder and Gingerbread

  • Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Gingerbread is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6.
  • Baking powder covers your daily Calcium needs 580% more than Gingerbread.
  • Baking powder contains 41 times more Phosphorus than Gingerbread. While Baking powder contains 2191mg of Phosphorus, Gingerbread contains only 54mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Gingerbread is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 +8176.1%
Contains more Iron +282.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +3957.4%
Contains more Magnesium +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +2095%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +3800%
Contains more Copper +1850%
Contains more Manganese +6109.1%
Contains more Selenium +8050%
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +8176.1%
Contains more Iron +282.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +3957.4%
Contains more Magnesium +159.3%
Contains more Potassium +2095%
Contains less Sodium -96.9%
Contains more Zinc +3800%
Contains more Copper +1850%
Contains more Manganese +6109.1%
Contains more Selenium +8050%

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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 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 +2592%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +77.6%
Contains more Water +460%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Other +2592%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +77.6%
Contains more Water +460%

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 Gingerbread
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 Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 0g 3.9g Gingerbread
Fats 0g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 27.7g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 53kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Fiber 0.2g Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 71mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 2.88mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 2191mg 54mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 10600mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.01mg 0.39mg Gingerbread
Copper 0.01mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.011mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 0.2µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 0IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 0µg 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 4.122g Baking powder
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 10273mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.122g)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.