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Baking powder vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Baking powder and Pound cake different?

  • Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Baking powder is 583% higher.
  • Baking powder contains 28 times more Sodium than Pound cake. While Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, Pound cake contains only 377mg.

Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) are the varieties 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.
Baking powder
Baking powder
4
:
6
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Calcium +12402.1%
Contains more Iron +644.6%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1465%
Contains more Potassium +645%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +4200%
Contains more Copper +320%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +2400%
Baking powder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +12402.1%
Contains more Iron +644.6%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1465%
Contains more Potassium +645%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +4200%
Contains more Copper +320%
Contains more Manganese +900%
Contains more Selenium +2400%

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.
Baking powder
Baking powder
0
:
11
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 +∞%
Baking powder
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%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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
Baking powder
Baking powder
1
:
4
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Other +4298.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +93.6%
Contains more Water +417.4%
Baking powder
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Other +4298.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +93.6%
Contains more Water +417.4%

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 Pound cake
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 Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 0g 5g Pound cake
Fats 0g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 27.7g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 53kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 0g 33.36g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 0.6g Pound cake
Calcium 5876mg 47mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 1.48mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 8mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 140mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 10600mg 377mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.01mg 0.43mg Pound cake
Copper 0.01mg 0.042mg Pound cake
Manganese 0.011mg 0.11mg Pound cake
Selenium 0.2µg 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.036mg Pound cake
Folate 0µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Baking powder
Trans Fat 0.192g Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 4.811g Baking powder
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Pound cake
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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 10223mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.811g)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.