Baking powder vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between baking powder and falafel?
- Baking powder is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, falafel is richer in manganese, copper, folate, potassium, zinc, and magnesium.
- Baking powder's daily need coverage for calcium is 582% more.
- Falafel contains 36 times less sodium than baking powder. Baking powder contains 10600mg of sodium, while falafel contains 294mg.
- Falafel has a lower glycemic index (33) than baking powder (92).
We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Falafel, home-prepared 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10781.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +222.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1041.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +203.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2825% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2480% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +6181.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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 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:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +2669.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +592.4% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 5876mg | 54mg | 582% |
| Sodium | 10600mg | 294mg | 448% |
| Phosphorus | 2191mg | 192mg | 286% |
| Iron | 11.02mg | 3.42mg | 95% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.691mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 4.16g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.258mg | 28% |
| Fats | 0g | 17.8g | 27% |
| Protein | 0g | 13.31g | 27% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 10.171g | 25% |
| Folate | 0µg | 93µg | 23% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 585mg | 17% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 333kcal | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 1.5mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 82mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.166mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.146mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 2.383g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.125mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.044mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.292mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 27.7g | 31.84g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 27.5g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.492mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.567mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.944mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.856mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.187mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.707mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.562mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.364mg | 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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17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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60%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Falafel contains less Sodium (difference - 10306mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Falafel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Falafel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baking powder is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.