Baking powder vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between baking powder and mars
- Baking powder has more calcium and iron, while mars has more fiber.
- Baking powder's daily need coverage for calcium is 579% higher.
- Mars contains 78 times less sodium than baking powder. Baking powder contains 10600mg of sodium, while mars contains 136mg.
- Mars has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mars is 62, while the glycemic index of baking powder is 92.
The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6428.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1181.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
4.28 g
Fats:
19.32 g
Carbs:
72.4 g
Water:
1.7 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +194.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2826.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +161.4% |
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 Cholesterol |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 5876mg | 90mg | 579% |
| Sodium | 10600mg | 136mg | 455% |
| Phosphorus | 2191mg | 313% | |
| Iron | 11.02mg | 0.86mg | 127% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 11.651g | 53% |
| Fats | 0g | 19.32g | 30% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 475kcal | 21% |
| Carbs | 27.7g | 72.4g | 15% |
| Protein | 0g | 4.28g | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 2g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.5g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.131g | N/A |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mars contains less Sodium (difference - 10464mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mars is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.651g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baking powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baking powder is relatively richer in vitamins