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Baking powder vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Baking powder and Dates ?

  • Baking powder is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Dates are higher in Fiber, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Manganese.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 584% higher.
  • Dates have 5300 times less Sodium than Baking powder. Baking powder has 10600mg of Sodium, while Dates have 2mg.

We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Dates, deglet noor types in this comparison.

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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 +14966.7%
Contains more Iron +980.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +3433.9%
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +3180%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +2800%
Contains more Copper +1960%
Contains more Manganese +2281.8%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
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 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains more Calcium +14966.7%
Contains more Iron +980.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +3433.9%
Contains more Magnesium +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +3180%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +2800%
Contains more Copper +1960%
Contains more Manganese +2281.8%
Contains more Selenium +1400%

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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Dates
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 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
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 Other +4106.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +170.9%
Contains more Water +310.6%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Other +4106.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +170.9%
Contains more Water +310.6%

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 Dates
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 Dates Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 67.03g Dates
Protein 0g 2.45g Dates
Fats 0g 0.39g Dates
Carbs 27.7g 75.03g Dates
Calories 53kcal 282kcal Dates
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 0g 63.35g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 8g Dates
Calcium 5876mg 39mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 1.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 43mg Dates
Phosphorus 2191mg 62mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 656mg Dates
Sodium 10600mg 2mg Dates
Zinc 0.01mg 0.29mg Dates
Copper 0.01mg 0.206mg Dates
Manganese 0.011mg 0.262mg Dates
Selenium 0.2µg 3µg Dates
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Dates
Vitamin E 0mg 0.05mg Dates
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Dates
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.052mg Dates
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.066mg Dates
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.274mg Dates
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.589mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.165mg Dates
Folate 0µg 19µg Dates
Vitamin K 0µg 2.7µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.012mg Dates
Threonine 0.043mg Dates
Isoleucine 0.049mg Dates
Leucine 0.084mg Dates
Lysine 0.066mg Dates
Methionine 0.022mg Dates
Phenylalanine 0.05mg Dates
Valine 0.071mg Dates
Histidine 0.032mg Dates
Saturated Fat 0g 0.032g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.036g Dates
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.019g Dates

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Dates
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
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 10598mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Dates
Dates is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates
Dates is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.