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Baking powder vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Baking powder and Fruitcake different?

  • Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Fruitcake is richer in Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Baking powder is 584% higher.
  • Baking powder contains 105 times more Sodium than Fruitcake. While Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, Fruitcake contains only 101mg.

Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared are the varieties 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 +17706.1%
Contains more Iron +432.4%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +4113.5%
Contains more Potassium +665%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +2600%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Selenium +900%
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +17706.1%
Contains more Iron +432.4%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +4113.5%
Contains more Potassium +665%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +2600%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +1900%
Contains more Selenium +900%

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 E +∞%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +6018.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +122.4%
Contains more Water +406%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Other +6018.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +122.4%
Contains more Water +406%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 0g 2.9g Fruitcake
Fats 0g 9.1g Fruitcake
Carbs 27.7g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 53kcal 324kcal Fruitcake
Sugar 0g 27.42g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 3.7g Fruitcake
Calcium 5876mg 33mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 2.07mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 52mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 153mg Fruitcake
Sodium 10600mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 0.01mg 0.27mg Fruitcake
Copper 0.01mg 0.05mg Fruitcake
Manganese 0.011mg 0.22mg Fruitcake
Selenium 0.2µg 2µg Fruitcake
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.05mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.099mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.791mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.226mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.046mg Fruitcake
Folate 0µg 20µg Fruitcake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.102mg Fruitcake
Isoleucine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Leucine 0.206mg Fruitcake
Lysine 0.121mg Fruitcake
Methionine 0.059mg Fruitcake
Phenylalanine 0.14mg Fruitcake
Valine 0.144mg Fruitcake
Histidine 0.071mg Fruitcake
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 1.048g Baking powder
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 10499mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.048g)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.