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Baking powder vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Baking powder and Doughnuts?

  • Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Doughnuts are richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 584% more.
  • Doughnuts contain 22 times less Sodium than Baking powder. Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, while Doughnuts contain 477mg.

We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) types in this article.

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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 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14590%
Contains more IronIron +335.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +742.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +570%
Contains more CopperCopper +800%
Contains more ZincZinc +4900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2927.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4950%

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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
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 C ~0mg
~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
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more OtherOther +3479.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.9%
Contains more WaterWater +316.4%

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 Doughnuts
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 Doughnuts Opinion
Calories 53kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Protein 0g 5.31g Doughnuts
Fats 0g 24.93g Doughnuts
Net carbs 27.5g 45.36g Doughnuts
Carbs 27.7g 47.06g Doughnuts
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 17mg Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 40mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 134mg Doughnuts
Iron 11.02mg 2.53mg Baking powder
Sugar 0g 18.15g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 1.7g Doughnuts
Copper 0.01mg 0.09mg Doughnuts
Zinc 0.01mg 0.5mg Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 2191mg 260mg Baking powder
Sodium 10600mg 477mg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 0mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.011mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 0.2µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.39mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.301mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.91mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.377mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.05mg Doughnuts
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 0µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 0µg 92µg Doughnuts
Choline 0mg 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 0g 11.105g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.915g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Doughnuts
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
32%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 10123mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.105g)
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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.