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Baking powder vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Baking powder and Margarine?

  • Baking powder is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Magnesium, while Margarine is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 587% higher.
  • Margarine has 5300 times less Sodium than Baking powder. Baking powder has 10600mg of Sodium, while Margarine has 2mg.

We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 +195766.7%
Contains more Iron +18266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +43720%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Potassium - 18
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 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +195766.7%
Contains more Iron +18266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +43720%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Potassium - 18

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
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 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
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 B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3857.1%
Contains more Other +3423.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +230.4%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Carbs +3857.1%
Contains more Other +3423.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +230.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 0.7g Baking powder
Protein 0g 0.16g Margarine
Fats 0g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 27.7g 0.7g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 717kcal Margarine
Fiber 0.2g 0g Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 3mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 0.06mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 3mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 5mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 18mg Baking powder
Sodium 10600mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 0.01mg 0mg Baking powder
Copper 0.01mg 0mg Baking powder
Manganese 0.011mg Baking powder
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Baking powder
Vitamin A 0IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 0mg 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Margarine
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.01mg Margarine
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.037mg Margarine
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.023mg Margarine
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.009mg Margarine
Folate 0µg 1µg Margarine
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 0µg 93µg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 15.189g Baking powder
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 10598mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Margarine
Margarine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.189g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baking powder
Baking powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.