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Baking powder vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between baking powder and cocoa solids

  • Baking powder is richer in calcium and phosphorus, yet cocoa solids are richer in copper, manganese, fiber, magnesium, zinc, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for baking powder is 575% higher.
  • Baking powder contains 505 times more sodium than cocoa solids. Baking powder contains 10600mg of sodium, while cocoa solids contain 21mg.
  • Cocoa solids have a lower glycemic index than baking powder.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4490.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +198.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1748.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7520%
Contains more IronIron +25.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +37780%
Contains more ZincZinc +68000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34781.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7050%

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% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +66.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1060.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109%

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 Cocoa solids
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Cocoa solids DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 128mg 575%
Sodium 10600mg 21mg 460%
Copper 0.01mg 3.788mg 420%
Phosphorus 2191mg 734mg 208%
Manganese 0.011mg 3.837mg 166%
Fiber 0.2g 37g 147%
Magnesium 27mg 499mg 112%
Zinc 0.01mg 6.81mg 62%
Caffeine 0mg 230mg 58%
Potassium 20mg 1524mg 44%
Protein 0g 19.6g 39%
Saturated fat 0g 8.07g 37%
Iron 11.02mg 13.86mg 36%
Selenium 0.2µg 14.3µg 26%
Fats 0g 13.7g 21%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.241mg 19%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.185mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.57g 11%
Carbs 27.7g 57.9g 10%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.118mg 9%
Calories 53kcal 228kcal 9%
Folate 0µg 32µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.078mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.254mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.44g 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg 2%
Choline 0mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 27.5g 20.9g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.75g N/A
Tryptophan 0.293mg 0%
Threonine 0.776mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.76mg 0%
Leucine 1.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.983mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.941mg 0%
Valine 1.177mg 0%
Histidine 0.339mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 10579mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.07g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.