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Baking powder vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between baking powder and danish pastry

  • Baking powder is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and iron, yet danish pastry is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, folate, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for baking powder is 584% higher.
  • Baking powder contains 25 times more sodium than danish pastry. Baking powder contains 10600mg of sodium, while danish pastry contains 417mg.
  • Danish pastry has a lower glycemic index than baking powder.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Danish pastry, cheese.

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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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16688.6%
Contains more IronIron +512.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1928.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +390%
Contains more CopperCopper +790%
Contains more ZincZinc +6900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3090.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9350%

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more OtherOther +4386.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.3%
Contains more WaterWater +528%

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 Danish pastry
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Danish pastry DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 35mg 584%
Sodium 10600mg 417mg 443%
Phosphorus 2191mg 108mg 298%
Iron 11.02mg 1.8mg 115%
Fats 0g 21.9g 34%
Selenium 0.2µg 18.9µg 34%
Saturated fat 0g 6.794g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 11.313g 28%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.26mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.575g 17%
Calories 53kcal 374kcal 16%
Protein 0g 8g 16%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.19mg 16%
Folate 0µg 60µg 15%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.351mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2mg 13%
Copper 0.01mg 0.089mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Vitamin K 0µg 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.304mg 6%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.7mg 6%
Choline 0mg 20.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Carbs 27.7g 37.2g 3%
Fiber 0.2g 1g 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.35mg 2%
Potassium 20mg 98mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 27.5g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 10183mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.794g)
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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.