Baking powder vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are baking powder and broth different?
- Baking powder is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, choline, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 577% higher.
- Baking powder contains 31 times more calcium than broth. While baking powder contains 5876mg of calcium, broth contains only 187mg.
- Baking powder has less sodium.
- Broth has a lower glycemic index (45) than baking powder (92).
Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +3042.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +969.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1219.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1445% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +800% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1263.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13900% |
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 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 | +∞% |
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:
16.66 g
Fats:
13.88 g
Carbs:
18.01 g
Water:
2.27 g
Other:
49.18 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +120.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +36.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
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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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 10600mg | 23875mg | 577% |
Calcium | 5876mg | 187mg | 569% |
Phosphorus | 2191mg | 166mg | 289% |
Iron | 11.02mg | 1.03mg | 125% |
Selenium | 0.2µg | 28µg | 51% |
Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.43mg | 33% |
Protein | 0g | 16.66g | 33% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 4.48g | 30% |
Fats | 0g | 13.88g | 21% |
Choline | 0mg | 114.6mg | 21% |
Saturated fat | 0g | 3.43g | 16% |
Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.46mg | 15% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 5.36g | 13% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.3µg | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.6mg | 12% |
Calories | 53kcal | 267kcal | 11% |
Potassium | 20mg | 309mg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
Folate | 0µg | 32µg | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.1mg | 8% |
Magnesium | 27mg | 56mg | 7% |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 13mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
Carbs | 27.7g | 18.01g | 3% |
Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
Copper | 0.01mg | 0mg | 1% |
Fiber | 0.2g | 0g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 27.5g | 18.01g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 17.36g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs 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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28%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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352%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Broth is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?

Broth is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Baking powder contains less Sodium (difference - 13275mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.43g)
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.