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Baking powder vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between baking powder and graham cracker

  • Baking powder has more calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, graham cracker has more manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B1, and copper.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for calcium is 580% more.
  • Baking powder has 23 times more sodium than graham cracker. Baking powder has 10600mg of sodium, while graham cracker has 459mg.
  • Baking powder has a higher glycemic index than graham cracker.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7531.2%
Contains more IronIron +191.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1084.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +750%
Contains more CopperCopper +1600%
Contains more ZincZinc +9500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9163.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3050%

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% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
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 A ~0µg
~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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more WaterWater +47.5%
Contains more OtherOther +3954.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +180.4%

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 Graham cracker
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 Graham cracker DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 77mg 580%
Sodium 10600mg 459mg 441%
Phosphorus 2191mg 185mg 287%
Iron 11.02mg 3.78mg 91%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.019mg 44%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.388g 36%
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.439mg 28%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.317mg 24%
Folate 0µg 91µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.265mg 22%
Calories 53kcal 430kcal 19%
Starch 46.56g 19%
Copper 0.01mg 0.17mg 18%
Carbs 27.7g 77.66g 17%
Fats 0g 10.6g 16%
Protein 0g 6.69g 13%
Fiber 0.2g 3.4g 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 14.3µg 12%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.156mg 12%
Selenium 0.2µg 6.3µg 11%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.51mg 10%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.96mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.42mg 8%
Saturated fat 0g 1.633g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.509g 6%
Potassium 20mg 170mg 4%
Magnesium 27mg 40mg 3%
Choline 0mg 5.9mg 1%
Fructose 0.99g 1%
Net carbs 27.5g 74.26g N/A
Sugar 0g 24.85g N/A
Trans fat 0.055g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 10141mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.633g)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.