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Baking powder vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Baking powder and Malt?

  • Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Malt is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 578% more.
  • Malt contains 177 times less Sodium than Baking powder. Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, while Malt contains 60mg.

We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk types 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 Calcium +5895.9%
Contains more Iron +5147.6%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +2307.7%
Contains more Potassium +760%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +4000%
Contains more Copper +270%
Contains more Manganese +627.3%
Contains more Selenium +2600%
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 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Contains more Calcium +5895.9%
Contains more Iron +5147.6%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +2307.7%
Contains more Potassium +760%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Zinc +4000%
Contains more Copper +270%
Contains more Manganese +627.3%
Contains more Selenium +2600%

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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Malt
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 B12 +∞%
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 6% 2% 0% 1% 14% 43% 5% 22% 11% 7% 53% 1%
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +147.3%
Contains more Other +8312.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1526.8%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +147.3%
Contains more Other +8312.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1526.8%

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 Malt
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Malt Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 10.7g Baking powder
Protein 0g 3.37g Malt
Fats 0g 3.29g Malt
Carbs 27.7g 11.2g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 85kcal Malt
Sugar 0g 6.68g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 0.5g Malt
Calcium 5876mg 98mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 0.21mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 15mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 91mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 172mg Malt
Sodium 10600mg 60mg Malt
Zinc 0.01mg 0.41mg Malt
Copper 0.01mg 0.037mg Malt
Manganese 0.011mg 0.08mg Malt
Selenium 0.2µg 5.4µg Malt
Vitamin A 0IU 95IU Malt
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Malt
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg Malt
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Malt
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.054mg Malt
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.184mg Malt
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.259mg Malt
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.354mg Malt
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.046mg Malt
Folate 0µg 9µg Malt
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Malt
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Malt
Tryptophan 0.074mg Malt
Threonine 0.143mg Malt
Isoleucine 0.165mg Malt
Leucine 0.268mg Malt
Lysine 0.142mg Malt
Methionine 0.074mg Malt
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Malt
Valine 0.193mg Malt
Histidine 0.077mg Malt
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 1.883g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.827g Malt
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.208g Malt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Malt
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
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Malt
Malt contains less Sodium (difference - 10540mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Malt
Malt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Malt
Malt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.883g)
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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.