Baking powder vs. Icing — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are baking powder and icing different?
- Baking powder is higher in calcium, phosphorus, iron, and magnesium; however, icing is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin K, vitamin E, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for baking powder is 587% higher.
- Baking powder contains 122 times more phosphorus than icing. While baking powder contains 2191mg of phosphorus, icing contains only 18mg.
- Icing has less sodium.
- Icing has a lower glycemic index (51) than baking powder (92).
Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +2600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +195766.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6787.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12072.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
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.
| 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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
16.23 g
Carbs:
67.89 g
Water:
15.07 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +8208.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +145.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +201.4% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 5876mg | 3mg | 587% |
| Sodium | 10600mg | 184mg | 453% |
| Phosphorus | 2191mg | 18mg | 310% |
| Iron | 11.02mg | 0.16mg | 136% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 7.951g | 53% |
| Fats | 0g | 16.23g | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.302mg | 23% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 418kcal | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 2.974g | 14% |
| Carbs | 27.7g | 67.89g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 4.86g | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 13µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.53mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Folate | 0µg | 8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.5g | 67.89g | N/A |
| Potassium | 20mg | 34mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 63.1g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 0mg | 2.3mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Icing contains less Sodium (difference - 10416mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Icing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Icing is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Icing is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.974g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baking powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)