Baking powder vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are baking powder and English muffins different?
- Baking powder has more calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, English muffins are richer in vitamin B1, manganese, copper, vitamin B2, fiber, and vitamin B3.
- Baking powder covers your daily need for calcium, 582% more than English muffins.
- Baking powder has 23 times more sodium than English muffins. Baking powder has 10600mg of sodium, while English muffins have 464mg.
- Baking powder has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of baking powder is 92, while the glycemic index of English muffins is 77.
Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1138.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1547.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +555% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1190% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +6900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3145.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +2704.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +742% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 5876mg | 52mg | 582% |
| Sodium | 10600mg | 464mg | 441% |
| Phosphorus | 2191mg | 133mg | 294% |
| Iron | 11.02mg | 0.89mg | 127% |
| Protein | 0g | 7.7g | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.181mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.357mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.129mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.154mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.566mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 2.7g | 10% |
| Folate | 0µg | 37µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.446mg | 9% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 235kcal | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.7mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.888g | 6% |
| Carbs | 27.7g | 46g | 6% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 131mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.043mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.259g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.302g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.5g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.17mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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30%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 10136mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.259g)
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.