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Baking powder vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Baking powder and Amaranth grain

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 583% higher.
  • Amaranth grain contains 1767 times less Sodium than Baking powder. Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, while Amaranth grain contains 6mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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 +12402.1%
Contains more Iron +424.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1380.4%
Contains more Magnesium +140.7%
Contains more Potassium +575%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +8500%
Contains more Copper +1390%
Contains more Manganese +7663.6%
Contains more Selenium +2650%
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 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +12402.1%
Contains more Iron +424.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1380.4%
Contains more Magnesium +140.7%
Contains more Potassium +575%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +8500%
Contains more Copper +1390%
Contains more Manganese +7663.6%
Contains more Selenium +2650%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +48.2%
Contains more Other +8640.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1403.2%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Carbs +48.2%
Contains more Other +8640.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1403.2%

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 Amaranth grain
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 16.59g Baking powder
Protein 0g 3.8g Amaranth grain
Fats 0g 1.58g Amaranth grain
Carbs 27.7g 18.69g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 102kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 0.2g 2.1g Amaranth grain
Calcium 5876mg 47mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 2.1mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 2191mg 148mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 135mg Amaranth grain
Sodium 10600mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.01mg 0.86mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.01mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.011mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 0.2µg 5.5µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.015mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.022mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.235mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 0µg 22µg Amaranth grain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Baking powder Amaranth grain
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
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 10594mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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