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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.

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.
Contains more Calcium +7531.2%
Contains more Iron +191.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1084.3%
Contains more Magnesium +48.1%
Contains more Potassium +750%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +9500%
Contains more Copper +1600%
Contains more Manganese +9163.6%
Contains more Selenium +3050%
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 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Calcium +7531.2%
Contains more Iron +191.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1084.3%
Contains more Magnesium +48.1%
Contains more Potassium +750%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Zinc +9500%
Contains more Copper +1600%
Contains more Manganese +9163.6%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 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 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +47.5%
Contains more Other +3954.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +180.4%
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 Water +47.5%
Contains more Other +3954.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +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 Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 0g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 0g 10.6g Graham cracker
Carbs 27.7g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 53kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 0g 24.85g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 3.4g Graham cracker
Calcium 5876mg 77mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 3.78mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 40mg Graham cracker
Phosphorus 2191mg 185mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 170mg Graham cracker
Sodium 10600mg 459mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.01mg 0.96mg Graham cracker
Copper 0.01mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.011mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 0.2µg 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 0mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.156mg Graham cracker
Folate 0µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 0µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 1.633g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.388g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Graham cracker
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
35%
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.