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Baking powder vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Baking powder and French toast different?

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, French toast is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need of Calcium 578% more than French toast.
  • Baking powder has 22 times more Sodium than French toast. Baking powder has 10600mg of Sodium, while French toast has 479mg.

Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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 Calcium +5776%
Contains more Iron +559.9%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1772.6%
Contains more Potassium +570%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +6600%
Contains more Copper +480%
Contains more Manganese +1609.1%
Contains more Selenium +9950%
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 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Contains more Calcium +5776%
Contains more Iron +559.9%
Contains more Magnesium +58.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1772.6%
Contains more Potassium +570%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +6600%
Contains more Copper +480%
Contains more Manganese +1609.1%
Contains more Selenium +9950%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 +10.8%
Contains more Other +3638.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +994%
Equal in Carbs - 25
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Carbs +10.8%
Contains more Other +3638.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +994%
Equal in Carbs - 25

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 French toast
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder French toast Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 25g Baking powder
Protein 0g 7.7g French toast
Fats 0g 10.8g French toast
Carbs 27.7g 25g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 229kcal French toast
Fiber 0.2g Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 100mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 1.67mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 17mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 117mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 134mg French toast
Sodium 10600mg 479mg French toast
Zinc 0.01mg 0.67mg French toast
Copper 0.01mg 0.058mg French toast
Manganese 0.011mg 0.188mg French toast
Selenium 0.2µg 20.1µg French toast
Vitamin A 0IU 503IU French toast
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 124µg French toast
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg French toast
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.204mg French toast
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.321mg French toast
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.628mg French toast
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.549mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.074mg French toast
Folate 0µg 43µg French toast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg French toast
Tryptophan 0.094mg French toast
Threonine 0.305mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.375mg French toast
Leucine 0.621mg French toast
Lysine 0.413mg French toast
Methionine 0.188mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.389mg French toast
Valine 0.419mg French toast
Histidine 0.179mg French toast
Cholesterol 0mg 116mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 2.723g Baking powder
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.01g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.524g French toast
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.594g French toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder French toast
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
26%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French toast
French toast contains less Sodium (difference - 10121mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French toast
French toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
French toast
French toast is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French toast
French toast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.723g)
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.