Baking powder vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between baking powder and cornbread
- Baking powder has more calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, cornbread has more vitamin B1, selenium, folate, and vitamin B2.
- Baking powder's daily need coverage for calcium is 574% more.
- Baking powder has 18 times more sodium than cornbread. Baking powder has 10600mg of sodium, while cornbread has 599mg.
- Baking powder has a higher glycemic index than cornbread.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4252.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +495.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +460.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +565% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +630% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +6600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1918.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4250% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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 B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
Protein:
6.59 g
Fats:
9.58 g
Carbs:
54.46 g
Water:
27.11 g
Other:
2.26 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +2877.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +96.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +442.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 5876mg | 135mg | 574% |
| Sodium | 10600mg | 599mg | 435% |
| Phosphorus | 2191mg | 391mg | 257% |
| Iron | 11.02mg | 1.85mg | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 57mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 3.732g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.19mg | 16% |
| Fats | 0g | 9.58g | 15% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 8.7µg | 15% |
| Starch | 35.66g | 15% | |
| Calories | 53kcal | 330kcal | 14% |
| Folate | 0µg | 55µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.175mg | 13% |
| Protein | 0g | 6.59g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.004mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 1.963g | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.579mg | 12% |
| Choline | 0mg | 58.7mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Carbs | 27.7g | 54.46g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 3.494g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.222mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 2.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.085mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.073mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.67mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 35µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3.7µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 133mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.5g | 52.16g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.224g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.226mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.658mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.324mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.343mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.2g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.076g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.043g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.726g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornbread contains less Sodium (difference - 10001mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cornbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornbread is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.732g)
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.