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Baking powder vs. Barbecue chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between baking powder and barbecue chicken

  • Baking powder has more calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, barbecue chicken is richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Baking powder covers your daily calcium needs 586% more than barbecue chicken.
  • Barbecue chicken has 32 times less sodium than baking powder. Baking powder has 10600mg of sodium, while barbecue chicken has 335mg.
  • Baking powder has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of baking powder is 92, while the glycemic index of barbecue chicken is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Chicken, broiler, rotisserie, BBQ, thigh meat and skin.

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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 15% 4.8% 23% 36% 26% 49% 93% 44% 0.65% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36625%
Contains more IronIron +1060%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +905%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1175%
Contains more CopperCopper +670%
Contains more ZincZinc +17700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 0% 6.7% 9.2% 0% 14% 52% 107% 9.1% 44% 59% 0% 6% 34%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
23% 15% 61%
Protein: 22.51 g
Fats: 15.08 g
Carbs: 0.12 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22983.3%
Contains more OtherOther +7547.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1128.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Barbecue chicken DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 16mg 586%
Sodium 10600mg 335mg 446%
Phosphorus 2191mg 218mg 282%
Iron 11.02mg 0.95mg 126%
Protein 0g 22.51g 45%
Cholesterol 0mg 127mg 42%
Selenium 0.2µg 22µg 40%
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.732mg 36%
Fats 0g 15.08g 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg 20%
Saturated fat 0g 3.927g 18%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.227mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.446g 16%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.78mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.191mg 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.038g 14%
Choline 0mg 62.9mg 11%
Calories 53kcal 226kcal 9%
Carbs 27.7g 0.12g 9%
Copper 0.01mg 0.077mg 7%
Potassium 20mg 255mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.055mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.152mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Folate 0µg 8µg 2%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Magnesium 27mg 21mg 1%
Net carbs 27.5g 0.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.12g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.005mg 0%
Trans fat 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.173mg 0%
Threonine 0.657mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.853mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.75mg 0%
Methionine 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.69mg 0%
Valine 0.935mg 0%
Histidine 0.592mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Barbecue chicken
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
26%
Barbecue chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
41%
Barbecue chicken

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 10265mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barbecue chicken
Barbecue chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.927g)
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. Barbecue chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171127/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.