Baking powder vs. Angel food cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between baking powder and angel food cake
- Baking powder is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and iron, yet angel food cake is higher in vitamin B2, selenium, folate, vitamin B1, copper, and vitamin B3.
- Baking powder covers your daily calcium needs 574% more than angel food cake.
- Baking powder contains 21 times more iron than angel food cake. While baking powder contains 11.02mg of iron, angel food cake contains only 0.52mg.
- The amount of sodium in angel food cake is lower.
- The glycemic index of angel food cake is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4097.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2019.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +576.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +365% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +680% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +672.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3550% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
Protein:
5.9 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
57.8 g
Water:
33.2 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +2826.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +108.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +564% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 5876mg | 140mg | 574% |
| Sodium | 10600mg | 749mg | 428% |
| Phosphorus | 2191mg | 324mg | 267% |
| Iron | 11.02mg | 0.52mg | 131% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.491mg | 38% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 7.3µg | 13% |
| Protein | 0g | 5.9g | 12% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 258kcal | 10% |
| Carbs | 27.7g | 57.8g | 10% |
| Folate | 0µg | 35µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.102mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.078mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.883mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.198mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.085mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.367g | 2% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 93mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.031mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.8g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.121g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.5g | 56.3g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.071g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.481mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.364mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.354mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.131mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.121g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Angel food cake contains less Sodium (difference - 9851mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Angel food cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Angel food cake 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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