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

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What are the main differences between baking powder and cream cheese?

  • Baking powder is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and iron, while cream cheese is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for calcium is 578% higher.
  • Cream cheese has 100 times less iron than baking powder. Baking powder has 11.02mg of iron, while cream cheese has 0.11mg.
  • Cream cheese is lower in sodium.
  • Baking powder has a higher glycemic index (92) than cream cheese (0).

We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cheese, cream types in this comparison.

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5957.7%
Contains more IronIron +9918.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1947.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +560%
Contains more CopperCopper +80%
Contains more ZincZinc +4900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4200%
~equal in Manganese ~0.011mg

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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +401.8%
Contains more OtherOther +5199.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +952.4%

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 Cream cheese
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 Cream cheese DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 97mg 578%
Sodium 10600mg 314mg 447%
Phosphorus 2191mg 107mg 298%
Iron 11.02mg 0.11mg 136%
Saturated fat 0g 20.213g 92%
Fats 0g 34.44g 53%
Vitamin A 0µg 308µg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 101mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.907g 22%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.23mg 18%
Calories 53kcal 350kcal 15%
Selenium 0.2µg 8.6µg 15%
Protein 0g 6.15g 12%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.517mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.483g 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Carbs 27.7g 5.52g 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.86mg 6%
Choline 0mg 27.2mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.056mg 4%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.5mg 4%
Magnesium 27mg 9mg 4%
Potassium 20mg 132mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.023mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg 2%
Folate 0µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.091mg 1%
Copper 0.01mg 0.018mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 27.5g 5.52g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Cream cheese
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
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 10286mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 20.213g)
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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.