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Baking powder vs. Dinner rolls — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between baking powder and dinner rolls

  • Baking powder has more calcium, phosphorus, and iron, while dinner rolls have more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, and manganese.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for calcium is 570% higher.
  • Dinner rolls contain 23 times less sodium than baking powder. Baking powder contains 10600mg of sodium, while dinner rolls contain 467mg.
  • Dinner rolls have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of dinner rolls is 62, while the glycemic index of baking powder is 92.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Rolls, dinner, plain, commercially prepared (includes brown-and-serve).

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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 19% 53% 12% 140% 45% 27% 52% 61% 76% 146%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3201.1%
Contains more IronIron +196.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1695.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +595%
Contains more CopperCopper +1250%
Contains more ZincZinc +9800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5190.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13300%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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 0.67% 0.33% 5.6% 0% 132% 86% 101% 27% 22% 16% 27% 76% 8%
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
11% 6% 52% 28% 2%
Protein: 10.86 g
Fats: 6.47 g
Carbs: 52.04 g
Water: 28.44 g
Other: 2.19 g
Contains more OtherOther +2973.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.9%
Contains more WaterWater +468.8%

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 Dinner rolls
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 Dinner rolls DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 178mg 570%
Sodium 10600mg 467mg 441%
Phosphorus 2191mg 122mg 296%
Iron 11.02mg 3.72mg 91%
Selenium 0.2µg 26.8µg 48%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.526mg 44%
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.367mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.374mg 29%
Folate 0µg 101µg 25%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.582mg 25%
Protein 0g 10.86g 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.509g 17%
Copper 0.01mg 0.135mg 14%
Calories 53kcal 310kcal 13%
Fats 0g 6.47g 10%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.99mg 9%
Vitamin K 0µg 10.6µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.452mg 9%
Carbs 27.7g 52.04g 8%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.097mg 7%
Fiber 0.2g 2g 7%
Saturated fat 0g 1.375g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 1.881g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg 5%
Potassium 20mg 139mg 4%
Choline 0mg 14.6mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.28mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 27.5g 50.04g N/A
Magnesium 27mg 26mg 0%
Sugar 0g 5.55g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0%
Threonine 0.286mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.337mg 0%
Leucine 0.729mg 0%
Lysine 0.233mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.506mg 0%
Valine 0.401mg 0%
Histidine 0.222mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.224g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Dinner rolls
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
39%
Dinner rolls
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
63%
Dinner rolls

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls contains less Sodium (difference - 10133mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dinner rolls
Dinner rolls is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.375g)
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. Dinner rolls - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172793/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.