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Baking powder vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Baking powder and Wheat Bread

  • Baking powder is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Wheat Bread is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Baking powder is 571% higher.
  • Baking powder contains 18 times more Sodium than Wheat Bread. Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, while Wheat Bread contains 601mg.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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.
Baking powder
Baking powder
3
:
7
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Calcium +3461.2%
Contains more Iron +169.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1065.4%
Contains more Magnesium +118.5%
Contains more Potassium +1015%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +14600%
Contains more Copper +1880%
Contains more Manganese +12418.2%
Contains more Selenium +16600%
Baking powder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Wheat Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Contains more Calcium +3461.2%
Contains more Iron +169.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1065.4%
Contains more Magnesium +118.5%
Contains more Potassium +1015%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Zinc +14600%
Contains more Copper +1880%
Contains more Manganese +12418.2%
Contains more Selenium +16600%

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.
Baking powder
Baking powder
0
:
9
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 K +∞%
Baking powder
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%
Wheat Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baking powder
Baking powder
1
:
4
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Other +2329.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +101.3%
Contains more Water +384.6%
Baking powder
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Wheat Bread
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more Other +2329.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +101.3%
Contains more Water +384.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Wheat Bread Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 51.07g Wheat Bread
Protein 0g 12.96g Wheat Bread
Fats 0g 4.27g Wheat Bread
Carbs 27.7g 55.77g Wheat Bread
Calories 53kcal 313kcal Wheat Bread
Sugar 0g 6.42g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 4.7g Wheat Bread
Calcium 5876mg 165mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 4.09mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 2191mg 188mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 223mg Wheat Bread
Sodium 10600mg 601mg Wheat Bread
Zinc 0.01mg 1.47mg Wheat Bread
Copper 0.01mg 0.198mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 0.011mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 0.2µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.439mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.382mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B3 0mg 6.25mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.456mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.153mg Wheat Bread
Folate 0µg 86µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin K 0µg 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.092mg Wheat Bread
Threonine 0.299mg Wheat Bread
Isoleucine 0.258mg Wheat Bread
Leucine 0.461mg Wheat Bread
Lysine 0.215mg Wheat Bread
Methionine 0.105mg Wheat Bread
Phenylalanine 0.315mg Wheat Bread
Valine 0.31mg Wheat Bread
Histidine 0.15mg Wheat Bread
Saturated Fat 0g 0.989g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.019g Wheat Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.72g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Wheat Bread
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
38%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread contains less Sodium (difference - 9999mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.989g)
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. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.