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Baking powder vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Baking powder and Cucumber

  • Baking powder is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Cucumber is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Baking powder is 586% higher.
  • Baking powder contains 5300 times more Sodium than Cucumber. Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, while Cucumber contains 2mg.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cucumber, with peel, raw.

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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 +36625%
Contains more Iron +3835.7%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +9029.2%
Contains more Potassium +635%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +1900%
Contains more Copper +310%
Contains more Manganese +618.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%
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 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +36625%
Contains more Iron +3835.7%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +9029.2%
Contains more Potassium +635%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +1900%
Contains more Copper +310%
Contains more Manganese +618.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 K +∞%
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 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +663.1%
Contains more Other +17610.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1804.6%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Carbs +663.1%
Contains more Other +17610.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1804.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 3.13g Baking powder
Protein 0g 0.65g Cucumber
Fats 0g 0.11g Cucumber
Carbs 27.7g 3.63g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 15kcal Baking powder
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 0g 1.67g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 0.5g Cucumber
Calcium 5876mg 16mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 0.28mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 13mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 24mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 147mg Cucumber
Sodium 10600mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.01mg 0.2mg Cucumber
Copper 0.01mg 0.041mg Cucumber
Manganese 0.011mg 0.079mg Cucumber
Selenium 0.2µg 0.3µg Cucumber
Vitamin A 0IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0mg 0.03mg Cucumber
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Cucumber
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.027mg Cucumber
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.033mg Cucumber
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.098mg Cucumber
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg Cucumber
Folate 0µg 7µg Cucumber
Vitamin K 0µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.019mg Cucumber
Isoleucine 0.021mg Cucumber
Leucine 0.029mg Cucumber
Lysine 0.029mg Cucumber
Methionine 0.006mg Cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.022mg Cucumber
Histidine 0.01mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0g 0.037g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.005g Cucumber
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.032g Cucumber

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Cucumber
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
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 10598mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cucumber
Cucumber is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.