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Baking powder vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Baking powder and Muffin

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Muffin is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, Choline, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need of Calcium 583% more than Muffin.
  • Baking powder has 32 times more Sodium than Muffin. While Baking powder has 10600mg of Sodium, Muffin has only 336mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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 +13254.5%
Contains more Iron +747.7%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +1400.7%
Contains more Potassium +505%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +3600%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +3981.8%
Contains more Selenium +4000%
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 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +13254.5%
Contains more Iron +747.7%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +1400.7%
Contains more Potassium +505%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +3600%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +3981.8%
Contains more Selenium +4000%

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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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 +4447.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +91.3%
Contains more Water +399.2%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Other +4447.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +91.3%
Contains more Water +399.2%

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 Muffin
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 Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 0g 4.49g Muffin
Fats 0g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 27.7g 53g Muffin
Calories 53kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 0g 31.47g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 1.1g Muffin
Calcium 5876mg 44mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 1.3mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 10mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 146mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 121mg Muffin
Sodium 10600mg 336mg Muffin
Zinc 0.01mg 0.37mg Muffin
Copper 0.01mg 0.06mg Muffin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 0.2µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.168mg Muffin
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.418mg Muffin
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg Muffin
Folate 0µg 48µg Muffin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 0µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg Muffin
Isoleucine 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg Muffin
Lysine 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg Muffin
Phenylalanine 0.277mg Muffin
Valine 0.257mg Muffin
Histidine 0.128mg Muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Baking powder
Trans Fat 0.2g Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 2.844g Baking powder
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder 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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 10264mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.844g)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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