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Baking powder vs. Allspice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between baking powder and allspice

  • Baking powder has more calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, allspice is richer in manganese, fiber, copper, vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Baking powder covers your daily calcium needs 521% more than allspice.
  • Allspice has 138 times less sodium than baking powder. Baking powder has 10600mg of sodium, while allspice has 77mg.
  • Baking powder has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of baking powder is 92, while the glycemic index of allspice is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Spices, allspice, ground.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 1763% 1.8% 413% 3.3% 0.27% 939% 1383% 1.4% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 96% 198% 92% 265% 184% 28% 48% 10% 384% 15%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +789%
Contains more IronIron +56.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1838.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5120%
Contains more CopperCopper +5430%
Contains more ZincZinc +10000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26654.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1250%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 131% 9% 0% 0% 25% 15% 54% 0% 48% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
6% 9% 72% 8% 5%
Protein: 6.09 g
Fats: 8.69 g
Carbs: 72.12 g
Water: 8.46 g
Other: 4.64 g
Contains more OtherOther +1350.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +160.4%
Contains more WaterWater +69.2%

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 Allspice
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Allspice DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 661mg 522%
Sodium 10600mg 77mg 458%
Phosphorus 2191mg 113mg 297%
Manganese 0.011mg 2.943mg 127%
Fiber 0.2g 21.6g 86%
Copper 0.01mg 0.553mg 60%
Iron 11.02mg 7.06mg 50%
Vitamin C 0mg 39.2mg 44%
Potassium 20mg 1044mg 30%
Magnesium 27mg 135mg 26%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.86mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.21mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.36g 16%
Carbs 27.7g 72.12g 15%
Fats 0g 8.69g 13%
Protein 0g 6.09g 12%
Saturated fat 0g 2.55g 12%
Calories 53kcal 263kcal 11%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.01mg 9%
Folate 0µg 36µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.101mg 8%
Selenium 0.2µg 2.7µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.063mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.66g 2%
Net carbs 27.5g 50.52g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Allspice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Allspice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
132%
Allspice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.55g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Allspice
Allspice contains less Sodium (difference - 10523mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Allspice
Allspice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is cheaper?
Allspice
Allspice is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Allspice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171315/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.