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Baking powder vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Baking powder and Chocolate cake

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, Copper, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Baking powder covers your daily Calcium needs 582% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake has 34 times less Sodium than Baking powder. Baking powder has 10600mg of Sodium, while Chocolate cake has 315mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9693.3%
Contains more IronIron +584.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1967%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +1970%
Contains more ZincZinc +6800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2445.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5850%

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 0.67% 8.4% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more OtherOther +3638.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +92.8%
Contains more WaterWater +388%

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 Chocolate cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Chocolate cake Opinion
Calories 53kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Protein 0g 5.3g Chocolate cake
Fats 0g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Net carbs 27.5g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Carbs 27.7g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Calcium 5876mg 60mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 140mg Chocolate cake
Iron 11.02mg 1.61mg Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 1.6g Chocolate cake
Copper 0.01mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.01mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 2191mg 106mg Baking powder
Sodium 10600mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.011mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 0.2µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.141mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.137mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Folate 0µg 27µg Chocolate cake
Choline 0mg 128.4mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 0g 5.43g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.761g Chocolate cake
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Chocolate cake
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
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 10285mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.43g)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.