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Baking powder vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Baking powder and Pecan pie

  • Baking powder is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Pecan pie is richer in Manganese, Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Baking powder is 584% higher.
  • Baking powder contains 40 times more Sodium than Pecan pie. Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, while Pecan pie contains 262mg.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Pie, pecan, 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 +18262.5%
Contains more Iron +644.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +2230.9%
Contains more Potassium +565%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +10100%
Contains more Copper +2010%
Contains more Manganese +6372.7%
Contains more Selenium +5900%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
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 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Contains more Calcium +18262.5%
Contains more Iron +644.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +2230.9%
Contains more Potassium +565%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Zinc +10100%
Contains more Copper +2010%
Contains more Manganese +6372.7%
Contains more Selenium +5900%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 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 +5508.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +88.4%
Contains more Water +290%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Other +5508.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +88.4%
Contains more Water +290%

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 Pecan pie
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 Pecan pie Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 52.2g Pecan pie
Protein 0g 4.9g Pecan pie
Fats 0g 22.2g Pecan pie
Carbs 27.7g 52.2g Pecan pie
Calories 53kcal 412kcal Pecan pie
Fiber 0.2g Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 32mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 1.48mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 26mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 94mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 133mg Pecan pie
Sodium 10600mg 262mg Pecan pie
Zinc 0.01mg 1.02mg Pecan pie
Copper 0.01mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.011mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 0.2µg 12µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 0IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.188mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.18mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.847mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.06mg Pecan pie
Folate 0µg 26µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.069mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg Pecan pie
Isoleucine 0.223mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.372mg Pecan pie
Lysine 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg Pecan pie
Phenylalanine 0.25mg Pecan pie
Valine 0.255mg Pecan pie
Histidine 0.116mg Pecan pie
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 3.989g Baking powder
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.71g Pecan pie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 10338mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.989g)
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.