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Baking powder vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between baking powder and sardine?

  • Baking powder is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin D, and copper.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for calcium is 549% more.
  • Sardine contains 35 times less sodium than baking powder. Baking powder contains 10600mg of sodium, while sardine contains 307mg.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index (0) than baking powder (92).

We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1438.2%
Contains more IronIron +277.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +347.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1885%
Contains more CopperCopper +1760%
Contains more ZincZinc +13000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +881.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26250%

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%
Sardine
12
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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1457.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1092.2%

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 Sardine
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Sardine DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 382mg 549%
Sodium 10600mg 307mg 448%
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Phosphorus 2191mg 490mg 243%
Iron 11.02mg 2.92mg 101%
Selenium 0.2µg 52.7µg 95%
Protein 0g 24.62g 49%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.148g 34%
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.245mg 33%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Copper 0.01mg 0.186mg 20%
Fats 0g 11.45g 18%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.227mg 17%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.04mg 14%
Choline 0mg 75mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.167mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.642mg 13%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.31mg 12%
Potassium 20mg 397mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.869g 10%
Carbs 27.7g 0g 9%
Calories 53kcal 208kcal 8%
Saturated fat 0g 1.528g 7%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.08mg 7%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.108mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 39mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg 2%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 27.5g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 10293mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.528g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baking powder
Baking powder is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.