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Baking powder vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Baking powder and Cheese crackers

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Cheese crackers are higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Selenium.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need of Calcium 574% more than Cheese crackers.
  • Baking powder has 11 times more Phosphorus than Cheese crackers. While Baking powder has 2191mg of Phosphorus, Cheese crackers have only 200mg.
  • Cheese crackers have less Sodium.

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

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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 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4220.6%
Contains more IronIron +125.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +995.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +680%
Contains more CopperCopper +1150%
Contains more ZincZinc +11800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5009.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6650%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg

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 0% 9.4% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +40.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1903%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114.5%

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 Cheese crackers
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Cheese crackers Opinion
Calories 53kcal 489kcal Cheese crackers
Protein 0g 10.93g Cheese crackers
Fats 0g 22.74g Cheese crackers
Net carbs 27.5g 57.12g Cheese crackers
Carbs 27.7g 59.42g Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Baking powder
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Cheese crackers
Magnesium 27mg 25mg Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 136mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 156mg Cheese crackers
Iron 11.02mg 4.88mg Baking powder
Sugar 0g 4.53g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 2.3g Cheese crackers
Copper 0.01mg 0.125mg Cheese crackers
Zinc 0.01mg 1.19mg Cheese crackers
Starch 52.56g Cheese crackers
Phosphorus 2191mg 200mg Baking powder
Sodium 10600mg 973mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 0IU 156IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 0mg 2.19mg Cheese crackers
Manganese 0.011mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 0.2µg 13.5µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.338mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 0mg 6.113mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.472mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.17mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 0µg 9.4µg Cheese crackers
Folate 0µg 152µg Cheese crackers
Trans Fat 0.542g Baking powder
Choline 0mg 8.7mg Cheese crackers
Saturated Fat 0g 5.288g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.744g Cheese crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 10.09g Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.129mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.295mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.424mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.744mg Cheese crackers
Lysine 0.418mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.194mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.478mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.245mg Cheese crackers
Fructose 0.37g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Cheese crackers
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
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers contains less Sodium (difference - 9627mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.288g)
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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.