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Baking powder vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are baking powder and cheeseburgers different?

  • Baking powder has more calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, cheeseburgers are richer in selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need for calcium, 576% more than cheeseburgers.
  • Baking powder has 21 times more sodium than cheeseburgers. Baking powder has 10600mg of sodium, while cheeseburgers have 515mg.
  • Baking powder has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of baking powder is 92, while the glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66.

Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain types were used in this article.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4837.8%
Contains more IronIron +306.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1260.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +880%
Contains more CopperCopper +1010%
Contains more ZincZinc +24800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2772.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9700%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more OtherOther +3089.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +672.6%
~equal in Carbs ~28.03g

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 Cheeseburger
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 Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 119mg 576%
Sodium 10600mg 515mg 438%
Phosphorus 2191mg 161mg 290%
Iron 11.02mg 2.71mg 104%
Selenium 0.2µg 19.6µg 35%
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.217mg 33%
Protein 0g 16.51g 33%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.76µg 32%
Saturated fat 0g 6.473g 29%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.363mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.293mg 24%
Zinc 0.01mg 2.49mg 23%
Fats 0g 14.72g 23%
Folate 0µg 70µg 18%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.228mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 5.413g 14%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.316mg 13%
Calories 53kcal 308kcal 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.658g 11%
Copper 0.01mg 0.111mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.545mg 11%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Fiber 0.2g 2g 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Choline 0mg 28.9mg 5%
Potassium 20mg 196mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.52mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 27.7g 28.03g 0%
Net carbs 27.5g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Magnesium 27mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 0g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger contains less Sodium (difference - 10085mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.473g)
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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.