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Baking powder vs. Blue cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Baking powder and Blue cheese

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Blue cheese is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need of Calcium 535% more than Blue cheese.
  • Baking powder has 36 times more Iron than Blue cheese. While Baking powder has 11.02mg of Iron, Blue cheese has only 0.31mg.
  • Blue cheese has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cheese, blue.

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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 +1012.9%
Contains more Iron +3454.8%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +466.1%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +1180%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +26500%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Selenium +7150%
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 159% 12% 17% 166% 23% 150% 73% 14% 2% 80%
Contains more Calcium +1012.9%
Contains more Iron +3454.8%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +466.1%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +1180%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Zinc +26500%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Selenium +7150%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 44% 5% 15% 0% 8% 89% 20% 104% 39% 27% 153% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1083.8%
Contains more Other +1217%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +748.2%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
21% 29% 2% 42% 5%
Protein: 21.4 g
Fats: 28.74 g
Carbs: 2.34 g
Water: 42.41 g
Other: 5.11 g
Contains more Carbs +1083.8%
Contains more Other +1217%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +748.2%

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 Blue cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Blue cheese Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 2.34g Baking powder
Protein 0g 21.4g Blue cheese
Fats 0g 28.74g Blue cheese
Carbs 27.7g 2.34g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 353kcal Blue cheese
Sugar 0g 0.5g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 0g Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 528mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 0.31mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 387mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 256mg Blue cheese
Sodium 10600mg 1146mg Blue cheese
Zinc 0.01mg 2.66mg Blue cheese
Copper 0.01mg 0.04mg Blue cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.009mg Baking powder
Selenium 0.2µg 14.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 721IU Blue cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 198µg Blue cheese
Vitamin E 0mg 0.25mg Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Blue cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.029mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.382mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.016mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.729mg Blue cheese
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.166mg Blue cheese
Folate 0µg 36µg Blue cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.22µg Blue cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Blue cheese
Tryptophan 0.312mg Blue cheese
Threonine 0.785mg Blue cheese
Isoleucine 1.124mg Blue cheese
Leucine 1.919mg Blue cheese
Lysine 1.852mg Blue cheese
Methionine 0.584mg Blue cheese
Phenylalanine 1.087mg Blue cheese
Valine 1.556mg Blue cheese
Histidine 0.758mg Blue cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 18.669g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 7.778g Blue cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.8g Blue cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Blue cheese
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
42%
Blue cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
69%
Blue cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 9454mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blue cheese
Blue cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.669g)
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. Blue cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172175/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.