Baking powder vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between baking powder and brown sugar
- Brown sugar has less calcium, phosphorus, and iron than baking powder.
- Baking powder covers your daily need for calcium, 579% more than brown sugar.
- Baking powder has 548 times more phosphorus than brown sugar. While baking powder has 2191mg of phosphorus, brown sugar has only 4mg.
- Brown sugar has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of baking powder is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Sugars, brown.
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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 | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6979.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1452.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54675% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +565% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +370% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +481.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| 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:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +273.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14855.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +254.1% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 5876mg | 83mg | 579% |
| Sodium | 10600mg | 28mg | 460% |
| Phosphorus | 2191mg | 4mg | 312% |
| Iron | 11.02mg | 0.71mg | 129% |
| Carbs | 27.7g | 98.09g | 23% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 380kcal | 16% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 9mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.047mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.041mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 133mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.132mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.064mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 1.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.11mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 0g | 1% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.5g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Folate | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 0mg | 2.3mg | 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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2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 10572mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brown sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brown sugar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)
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.