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Baking powder vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between baking powder and Limburger

  • Baking powder has more calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, Limburger is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B5.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need for calcium, 538% more than Limburger.
  • Baking powder has 85 times more iron than Limburger. While baking powder has 11.02mg of iron, Limburger has only 0.13mg.
  • Limburger has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of baking powder is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cheese, limburger.

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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 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1082.3%
Contains more IronIron +8376.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +457.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +540%
Contains more CopperCopper +110%
Contains more ZincZinc +20900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +245.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7150%

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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5553.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1675.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +868.4%

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 Limburger
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Limburger DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 497mg 538%
Sodium 10600mg 800mg 426%
Phosphorus 2191mg 393mg 257%
Iron 11.02mg 0.13mg 136%
Saturated fat 0g 16.746g 76%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.04µg 43%
Fats 0g 27.25g 42%
Protein 0g 20.05g 40%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.503mg 39%
Vitamin A 0µg 340µg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Selenium 0.2µg 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.177mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.606g 22%
Zinc 0.01mg 2.1mg 19%
Folate 0µg 58µg 15%
Calories 53kcal 327kcal 14%
Carbs 27.7g 0.49g 9%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.08mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.086mg 7%
Choline 0mg 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.495g 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Potassium 20mg 128mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.23mg 2%
Copper 0.01mg 0.021mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.158mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.038mg 1%
Net carbs 27.5g 0.49g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.116mg 0%
Valine 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Limburger
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
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Limburger
Limburger contains less Sodium (difference - 9800mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Limburger
Limburger is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.746g)
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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.