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Baking powder vs. Lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Baking powder and Lettuce

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Lettuce has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 584% more.
  • Baking powder has 379 times more Sodium than Lettuce. Baking powder has 10600mg of Sodium, while Lettuce has 28mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Lettuce, green leaf, raw.

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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 +16222.2%
Contains more Iron +1181.4%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +7455.2%
Contains more Potassium +870%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +1700%
Contains more Copper +190%
Contains more Manganese +2172.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
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 11% 33% 10% 13% 18% 4% 5% 10% 33% 4%
Contains more Calcium +16222.2%
Contains more Iron +1181.4%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +7455.2%
Contains more Potassium +870%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +1700%
Contains more Copper +190%
Contains more Manganese +2172.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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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Lettuce
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 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 445% 5% 0% 31% 18% 19% 8% 9% 21% 29% 0% 316%
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 K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +865.2%
Contains more Other +10415.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1799.6%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 2.87 g
Water: 94.98 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Carbs +865.2%
Contains more Other +10415.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1799.6%

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 Lettuce
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 Lettuce Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 1.57g Baking powder
Protein 0g 1.36g Lettuce
Fats 0g 0.15g Lettuce
Carbs 27.7g 2.87g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 15kcal Baking powder
Fructose 0.43g Lettuce
Sugar 0g 0.78g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 1.3g Lettuce
Calcium 5876mg 36mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 0.86mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 13mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 29mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 194mg Lettuce
Sodium 10600mg 28mg Lettuce
Zinc 0.01mg 0.18mg Lettuce
Copper 0.01mg 0.029mg Lettuce
Manganese 0.011mg 0.25mg Lettuce
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Lettuce
Vitamin A 0IU 7405IU Lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 370µg Lettuce
Vitamin E 0mg 0.22mg Lettuce
Vitamin C 0mg 9.2mg Lettuce
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.07mg Lettuce
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.08mg Lettuce
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.375mg Lettuce
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.134mg Lettuce
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.09mg Lettuce
Folate 0µg 38µg Lettuce
Vitamin K 0µg 126.3µg Lettuce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Lettuce
Threonine 0.059mg Lettuce
Isoleucine 0.084mg Lettuce
Leucine 0.079mg Lettuce
Lysine 0.084mg Lettuce
Methionine 0.016mg Lettuce
Phenylalanine 0.055mg Lettuce
Valine 0.07mg Lettuce
Histidine 0.022mg Lettuce
Saturated Fat 0g 0.02g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.006g Lettuce
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.082g Lettuce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Lettuce
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
75%
Lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
14%
Lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lettuce
Lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 10572mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lettuce
Lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Lettuce
Lettuce is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lettuce
Lettuce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
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. Lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169249/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.