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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 from 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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +16688.6%
Contains more Iron +512.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +1928.7%
Contains more Potassium +390%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +6900%
Contains more Copper +790%
Contains more Manganese +3090.9%
Contains more Selenium +9350%
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 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Calcium +16688.6%
Contains more Iron +512.2%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +1928.7%
Contains more Potassium +390%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Zinc +6900%
Contains more Copper +790%
Contains more Manganese +3090.9%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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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 B12 +∞%
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 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +4386.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +34.3%
Contains more Water +528%
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 Other +4386.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +34.3%
Contains more Water +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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Danish pastry Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 0g 8g Danish pastry
Fats 0g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 27.7g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 53kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 0g 6.95g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 1g Danish pastry
Calcium 5876mg 35mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 1.8mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 15mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 108mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 98mg Danish pastry
Sodium 10600mg 417mg Danish pastry
Zinc 0.01mg 0.7mg Danish pastry
Copper 0.01mg 0.089mg Danish pastry
Manganese 0.011mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 0.2µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.19mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.26mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B3 0mg 2mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.304mg Danish pastry
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg Danish pastry
Folate 0µg 60µg Danish pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 0µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.089mg Danish pastry
Threonine 0.293mg Danish pastry
Isoleucine 0.371mg Danish pastry
Leucine 0.644mg Danish pastry
Lysine 0.43mg Danish pastry
Methionine 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.402mg Danish pastry
Valine 0.412mg Danish pastry
Histidine 0.205mg Danish pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 6.794g Baking powder
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.575g Danish pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Danish pastry
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
23%
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 Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
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.