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Baking powder vs. Cardamom — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between baking powder and cardamom

  • Baking powder is higher in calcium and phosphorus, yet cardamom is higher in manganese, fiber, zinc, magnesium, copper, iron, and potassium.
  • Cardamom covers your daily manganese needs 1217% more than baking powder.
  • Baking powder contains 589 times more sodium than cardamom. While baking powder contains 10600mg of sodium, cardamom contains only 18mg.
  • The glycemic index of cardamom is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Spices, cardamom.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 1763% 1.8% 413% 3.3% 0.27% 939% 1383% 1.4% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 115% 99% 524% 128% 204% 76% 2.3% 3652% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1434.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1130.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +748.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5495%
Contains more IronIron +26.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +3730%
Contains more ZincZinc +74600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +254445.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 0% 0% 0% 50% 42% 21% 0% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Contains more OtherOther +1062.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147.2%
Contains more WaterWater +65.6%

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 Cardamom
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Cardamom DV% diff.
Manganese 0.011mg 28mg 1217%
Calcium 5876mg 383mg 549%
Sodium 10600mg 18mg 460%
Phosphorus 2191mg 178mg 288%
Fiber 0.2g 28g 111%
Zinc 0.01mg 7.47mg 68%
Magnesium 27mg 229mg 48%
Copper 0.01mg 0.383mg 41%
Iron 11.02mg 13.97mg 37%
Potassium 20mg 1119mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Protein 0g 10.76g 22%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.23mg 18%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.198mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.182mg 14%
Carbs 27.7g 68.47g 14%
Calories 53kcal 311kcal 13%
Fats 0g 6.7g 10%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.102mg 7%
Saturated fat 0g 0.68g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.43g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.87g 2%
Net carbs 27.5g 40.47g N/A
Selenium 0.2µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Cardamom
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Cardamom
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
496%
Cardamom

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 10582mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baking powder
Baking powder is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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.
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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.