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Baking powder vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Baking powder and White Bread different?

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, White Bread is richer in Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need of Calcium 573% more than White Bread.
  • Baking powder has 22 times more Phosphorus than White Bread. Baking powder has 2191mg of Phosphorus, while White Bread has 98mg.
  • White Bread contains less Sodium.

Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +3980.6%
Contains more Iron +205.3%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2135.7%
Contains more Potassium +530%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +7300%
Contains more Copper +910%
Contains more Manganese +4772.7%
Contains more Selenium +10900%
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 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Contains more Calcium +3980.6%
Contains more Iron +205.3%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2135.7%
Contains more Potassium +530%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Zinc +7300%
Contains more Copper +910%
Contains more Manganese +4772.7%
Contains more Selenium +10900%

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% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
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 Other +3299%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +78.4%
Contains more Water +628.4%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more Other +3299%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +78.4%
Contains more Water +628.4%

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 White Bread
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 White Bread Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 46.72g White Bread
Protein 0g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 0g 3.33g White Bread
Carbs 27.7g 49.42g White Bread
Calories 53kcal 266kcal White Bread
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 0g 5.67g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 2.7g White Bread
Calcium 5876mg 144mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 3.61mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 98mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 126mg White Bread
Sodium 10600mg 490mg White Bread
Zinc 0.01mg 0.74mg White Bread
Copper 0.01mg 0.101mg White Bread
Manganese 0.011mg 0.536mg White Bread
Selenium 0.2µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU White Bread
Vitamin E 0mg 0.22mg White Bread
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.087mg White Bread
Folate 0µg 111µg White Bread
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.027g Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 0.698g Baking powder
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.599g White Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.602g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder White Bread
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
35%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White Bread
White Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 10110mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
White Bread
White Bread is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.698g)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.