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Baking powder vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Baking powder and Egg white

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Egg white is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need of Calcium 587% more than Egg white.
  • Baking powder has 146 times more Phosphorus than Egg white. While Baking powder has 2191mg of Phosphorus, Egg white has only 15mg.
  • Egg white has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Egg, white, raw, fresh.

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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 +83842.9%
Contains more Iron +13675%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14506.7%
Contains more Potassium +715%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains more Selenium +9900%
Equal in Manganese - 0.011
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 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Contains more Calcium +83842.9%
Contains more Iron +13675%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +14506.7%
Contains more Potassium +715%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +130%
Contains more Selenium +9900%
Equal in Manganese - 0.011

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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3694.5%
Contains more Other +10582.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1651.4%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Carbs +3694.5%
Contains more Other +10582.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1651.4%

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 Egg white
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Egg white Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 0.73g Baking powder
Protein 0g 10.9g Egg white
Fats 0g 0.17g Egg white
Carbs 27.7g 0.73g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 52kcal Baking powder
Fructose 0.07g Egg white
Sugar 0g 0.71g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 0g Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 7mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 0.08mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 11mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 15mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 163mg Egg white
Sodium 10600mg 166mg Egg white
Zinc 0.01mg 0.03mg Egg white
Copper 0.01mg 0.023mg Egg white
Manganese 0.011mg 0.011mg
Selenium 0.2µg 20µg Egg white
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.004mg Egg white
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.439mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.105mg Egg white
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.19mg Egg white
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.005mg Egg white
Folate 0µg 4µg Egg white
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Egg white
Tryptophan 0.125mg Egg white
Threonine 0.449mg Egg white
Isoleucine 0.661mg Egg white
Leucine 1.016mg Egg white
Lysine 0.806mg Egg white
Methionine 0.399mg Egg white
Phenylalanine 0.686mg Egg white
Valine 0.809mg Egg white
Histidine 0.29mg Egg white

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Egg white
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
11%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 10434mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg white
Egg white is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.