Baking powder vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between baking powder and biscuits
- Baking powder is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and iron, yet biscuits are higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and manganese.
- Baking powder covers your daily calcium needs 564% more than biscuits.
- Baking powder contains 18 times more sodium than biscuits. While baking powder contains 10600mg of sodium, biscuits contain only 580mg.
- The glycemic index of biscuits is lower.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2400.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +280% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1236% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +505% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +720% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3336.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| 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:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +2003.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +478% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 5876mg | 235mg | 564% |
| Sodium | 10600mg | 580mg | 436% |
| Phosphorus | 2191mg | 164mg | 290% |
| Iron | 11.02mg | 2.9mg | 102% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 19.5µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.356mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 4.163g | 28% |
| Fats | 0g | 16.3g | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.31mg | 24% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 4.324g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.949mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 6.93g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.378mg | 16% |
| Folate | 0µg | 61µg | 15% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 353kcal | 15% |
| Protein | 0g | 7g | 14% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.082mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 27.7g | 44.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.285mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.54mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 121mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.035mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.08µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.5g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 10020mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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