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Baking powder vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Baking powder and Gingersnaps

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Gingersnaps has more Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 580% higher.
  • Gingersnaps contain 26 times less Phosphorus than Baking powder. Baking powder contains 2191mg of Phosphorus, while Gingersnaps contain 83mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Gingersnaps are lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cookies, gingersnaps.

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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 35% 23% 31% 240% 102% 15% 36% 65% 203% 28%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7531.2%
Contains more IronIron +72.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2539.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1630%
Contains more CopperCopper +2950%
Contains more ZincZinc +5400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14036.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2450%

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%
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% 0.12% 19% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 0% 6.3% 65% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more OtherOther +2704.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +177.6%
~equal in Water ~5.3g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Gingersnaps Opinion
Calories 53kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Protein 0g 5.6g Gingersnaps
Fats 0g 9.8g Gingersnaps
Net carbs 27.5g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Carbs 27.7g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Magnesium 27mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Calcium 5876mg 77mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Iron 11.02mg 6.4mg Baking powder
Sugar 0g 19.92g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 2.2g Gingersnaps
Copper 0.01mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Zinc 0.01mg 0.55mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 2191mg 83mg Baking powder
Sodium 10600mg 501mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0mg 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.011mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 0.2µg 5.1µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.2mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.098mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Folate 0µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Choline 0mg 8.8mg Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 0g 2.451g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 5.365g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.372g Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.155mg Gingersnaps
Isoleucine 0.212mg Gingersnaps
Leucine 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Lysine 0.195mg Gingersnaps
Methionine 0.094mg Gingersnaps
Phenylalanine 0.263mg Gingersnaps
Valine 0.248mg Gingersnaps
Histidine 0.114mg Gingersnaps

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Gingersnaps
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
25%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps contains less Sodium (difference - 10099mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.451g)
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.

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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.