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Baking powder vs. Carbonated water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Baking powder and Carbonated water

  • The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Magnesium in Baking powder is higher than in Carbonated water.
  • Baking powder covers your daily Calcium needs 587% more than Carbonated water.
  • Carbonated water contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Beverages, carbonated, club soda.

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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 +117420%
Contains more Iron +110100%
Contains more Magnesium +2600%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +900%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +900%
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 2% 1% 1% 0% 1% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0%
Contains more Calcium +117420%
Contains more Iron +110100%
Contains more Magnesium +2600%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +900%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +1000%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +900%

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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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +67200%
Contains more Water +1898%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +67200%
Contains more Water +1898%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Carbonated water Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 0g Baking powder
Carbs 27.7g 0g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 0kcal Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 0g Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 5mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 0.01mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 1mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 0mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 2mg Baking powder
Sodium 10600mg 21mg Carbonated water
Zinc 0.01mg 0.1mg Carbonated water
Copper 0.01mg 0.006mg Baking powder
Manganese 0.011mg 0.001mg Baking powder
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Baking powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Carbonated water
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Carbonated water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
1%
Carbonated water

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water contains less Sodium (difference - 10579mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baking powder
Baking powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 vitamins?
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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. Carbonated water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174842/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.