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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.

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 Calcium +4097.1%
Contains more Iron +2019.2%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +576.2%
Contains more Potassium +365%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +680%
Contains more Manganese +672.7%
Contains more Selenium +3550%
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 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Contains more Calcium +4097.1%
Contains more Iron +2019.2%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +576.2%
Contains more Potassium +365%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +600%
Contains more Copper +680%
Contains more Manganese +672.7%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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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 B12 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 0%
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 B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +2826.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +108.7%
Contains more Water +564%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Other +2826.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +108.7%
Contains more Water +564%

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 Angel food cake
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Angel food cake Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 56.3g Angel food cake
Protein 0g 5.9g Angel food cake
Fats 0g 0.8g Angel food cake
Carbs 27.7g 57.8g Angel food cake
Calories 53kcal 258kcal Angel food cake
Fiber 0.2g 1.5g Angel food cake
Calcium 5876mg 140mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 0.52mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 12mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 324mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 93mg Angel food cake
Sodium 10600mg 749mg Angel food cake
Zinc 0.01mg 0.07mg Angel food cake
Copper 0.01mg 0.078mg Angel food cake
Manganese 0.011mg 0.085mg Angel food cake
Selenium 0.2µg 7.3µg Angel food cake
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.102mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.491mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.883mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.198mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.031mg Angel food cake
Folate 0µg 35µg Angel food cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Angel food cake
Tryptophan 0.075mg Angel food cake
Threonine 0.248mg Angel food cake
Isoleucine 0.312mg Angel food cake
Leucine 0.481mg Angel food cake
Lysine 0.364mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.183mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.334mg Angel food cake
Valine 0.354mg Angel food cake
Histidine 0.131mg Angel food cake
Saturated Fat 0g 0.121g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.071g Angel food cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.367g Angel food cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Angel food cake
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
17%
Angel food cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
39%
Angel food cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.121g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake contains less Sodium (difference - 9851mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.