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Baking powder vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Baking powder and Cookie dough

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Cookie dough has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 584% higher.
  • Cookie dough contains 36 times less Sodium than Baking powder. Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, while Cookie dough contains 294mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +18854.8%
Contains more Iron +415%
Contains more Phosphorus +2006.7%
Contains more Potassium +635%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +6300%
Contains more Copper +1000%
Contains more Manganese +6854.5%
Contains more Selenium +4450%
Equal in Magnesium - 28
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 81% 20% 45% 13% 39% 18% 37% 100% 50%
Contains more Calcium +18854.8%
Contains more Iron +415%
Contains more Phosphorus +2006.7%
Contains more Potassium +635%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Zinc +6300%
Contains more Copper +1000%
Contains more Manganese +6854.5%
Contains more Selenium +4450%
Equal in Magnesium - 28

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 59% 35% 35% 23% 10% 27% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +5076.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +113.4%
Contains more Water +206%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Other +5076.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +113.4%
Contains more Water +206%

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 Cookie dough
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 Cookie dough Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 56.6g Cookie dough
Protein 0g 5.4g Cookie dough
Fats 0g 18.9g Cookie dough
Carbs 27.7g 59.1g Cookie dough
Calories 53kcal 424kcal Cookie dough
Fiber 0.2g 2.5g Cookie dough
Calcium 5876mg 31mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 2.14mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 28mg Cookie dough
Phosphorus 2191mg 104mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 147mg Cookie dough
Sodium 10600mg 294mg Cookie dough
Zinc 0.01mg 0.64mg Cookie dough
Copper 0.01mg 0.11mg Cookie dough
Manganese 0.011mg 0.765mg Cookie dough
Selenium 0.2µg 9.1µg Cookie dough
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Cookie dough
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Cookie dough
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.234mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.148mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.865mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.372mg Cookie dough
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg Cookie dough
Folate 0µg 35µg Cookie dough
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg Cookie dough
Tryptophan 0.088mg Cookie dough
Threonine 0.177mg Cookie dough
Isoleucine 0.227mg Cookie dough
Leucine 0.414mg Cookie dough
Lysine 0.257mg Cookie dough
Methionine 0.122mg Cookie dough
Phenylalanine 0.278mg Cookie dough
Valine 0.291mg Cookie dough
Histidine 0.125mg Cookie dough
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 4.751g Baking powder
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cookie dough
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 10.531g Cookie dough
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.592g Cookie dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Cookie dough
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Cookie dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
41%
Cookie dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough contains less Sodium (difference - 10306mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.751g)
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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.