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Baking powder vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between baking powder and port Salut

  • Baking powder has more calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, port Salut is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need for calcium, 523% more than port Salut.
  • Baking powder has 26 times more iron than port Salut. While baking powder has 11.02mg of iron, port Salut has only 0.43mg.
  • Port Salut has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of baking powder is higher.

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

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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 17% 195% 12% 16% 7.3% 71% 154% 70% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +804%
Contains more IronIron +2462.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +508.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +580%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains more ZincZinc +25900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7150%
~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% 105% 4.8% 7.5% 3.5% 55% 1.1% 13% 12% 188% 6% 14% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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

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
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4759.6%
Contains more OtherOther +3265%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +809%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Port Salut DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 650mg 523%
Sodium 10600mg 534mg 438%
Phosphorus 2191mg 360mg 262%
Iron 11.02mg 0.43mg 132%
Saturated fat 0g 16.691g 76%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Protein 0g 23.78g 48%
Fats 0g 28.2g 43%
Cholesterol 0mg 123mg 41%
Vitamin A 0µg 315µg 35%
Selenium 0.2µg 14.5µg 26%
Zinc 0.01mg 2.6mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.338g 23%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.24mg 18%
Calories 53kcal 352kcal 15%
Carbs 27.7g 0.57g 9%
Folate 0µg 18µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.729g 5%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.21mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.053mg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Potassium 20mg 136mg 3%
Choline 0mg 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Copper 0.01mg 0.022mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.014mg 1%
Net carbs 27.5g 0.57g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.57g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.06mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.343mg 0%
Threonine 0.876mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.446mg 0%
Leucine 2.482mg 0%
Lysine 1.987mg 0%
Methionine 0.734mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.323mg 0%
Valine 1.707mg 0%
Histidine 0.686mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Port Salut
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
32%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Port Salut
Port Salut contains less Sodium (difference - 10066mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Port Salut
Port Salut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Port Salut
Port Salut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.691g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baking powder
Baking powder is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/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.