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Baking powder vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Baking powder and Shortbread

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Shortbread has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 586% higher.
  • Shortbread contains 33 times less Phosphorus than Baking powder. Baking powder contains 2191mg of Phosphorus, while Shortbread contains 66mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Shortbread is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.

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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 +45100%
Contains more Iron +269.8%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +3219.7%
Contains more Potassium +340%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +4800%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +3472.7%
Contains more Selenium +3000%
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 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +45100%
Contains more Iron +269.8%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +3219.7%
Contains more Potassium +340%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +4800%
Contains more Copper +800%
Contains more Manganese +3472.7%
Contains more Selenium +3000%

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 E +∞%
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 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 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +38.9%
Contains more Other +6434%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +130.3%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more Water +38.9%
Contains more Other +6434%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +130.3%

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 Shortbread
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 Shortbread Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 0g 5.37g Shortbread
Fats 0g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 27.7g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 53kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 0g 21.65g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 1.3g Shortbread
Calcium 5876mg 13mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 2.98mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 14mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 66mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 88mg Shortbread
Sodium 10600mg 353mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.01mg 0.49mg Shortbread
Copper 0.01mg 0.09mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.011mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 0.2µg 6.2µg Shortbread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.353mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.314mg Shortbread
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.275mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.321mg Shortbread
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.071mg Shortbread
Folate 0µg 81µg Shortbread
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 8.105g Baking powder
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Shortbread
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
33%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 10247mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.105g)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.