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Baking powder vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Baking powder and Biscuit

  • Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Biscuit is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Baking powder covers your daily Calcium needs 564% more than Biscuit.
  • Baking powder contains 18 times more Sodium than Biscuit. While Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, Biscuit contains only 580mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 +2400.4%
Contains more Iron +280%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +1236%
Contains more Potassium +505%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +5300%
Contains more Copper +720%
Contains more Manganese +3336.4%
Contains more Selenium +9650%
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 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Calcium +2400.4%
Contains more Iron +280%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +1236%
Contains more Potassium +505%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +5300%
Contains more Copper +720%
Contains more Manganese +3336.4%
Contains more Selenium +9650%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 +2003.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +61%
Contains more Water +478%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Other +2003.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +61%
Contains more Water +478%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 0g 7g Biscuit
Fats 0g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 27.7g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 53kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 0g 2.18g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 1.5g Biscuit
Calcium 5876mg 235mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 2.9mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 164mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 121mg Biscuit
Sodium 10600mg 580mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.01mg 0.54mg Biscuit
Copper 0.01mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.011mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 0.2µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.31mg Biscuit
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.285mg Biscuit
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.035mg Biscuit
Folate 0µg 61µg Biscuit
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg Biscuit
Isoleucine 0.273mg Biscuit
Leucine 0.514mg Biscuit
Lysine 0.226mg Biscuit
Methionine 0.132mg Biscuit
Phenylalanine 0.347mg Biscuit
Valine 0.313mg Biscuit
Histidine 0.161mg Biscuit
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 4.324g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Biscuit
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
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 10020mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Biscuit
Biscuit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.324g)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.