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Baking powder vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Baking powder and Matzo?

  • Baking powder is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Matzo is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 586% higher.

We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Crackers, matzo, plain 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 +45100%
Contains more Iron +248.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2361.8%
Contains more Potassium +460%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +6700%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +5809.1%
Contains more Selenium +18350%
Equal in Magnesium - 25
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 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +45100%
Contains more Iron +248.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2361.8%
Contains more Potassium +460%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +6700%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +5809.1%
Contains more Selenium +18350%
Equal in Magnesium - 25

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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Matzo
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 Water +16.3%
Contains more Other +11116.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +202.2%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Water +16.3%
Contains more Other +11116.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +202.2%

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 Matzo
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 Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 0g 10g Matzo
Fats 0g 1.4g Matzo
Carbs 27.7g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 53kcal 395kcal Matzo
Sugar 0g 0.29g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 3g Matzo
Calcium 5876mg 13mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 3.16mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 25mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 89mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 112mg Matzo
Sodium 10600mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 0.01mg 0.68mg Matzo
Copper 0.01mg 0.06mg Matzo
Manganese 0.011mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 0.2µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg Matzo
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.387mg Matzo
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.291mg Matzo
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.892mg Matzo
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.443mg Matzo
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.115mg Matzo
Folate 0µg 17µg Matzo
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Matzo
Tryptophan 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg Matzo
Isoleucine 0.371mg Matzo
Leucine 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg Matzo
Methionine 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg Matzo
Histidine 0.213mg Matzo
Saturated Fat 0g 0.226g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.127g Matzo
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.603g Matzo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Matzo
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
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 10600mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Matzo
Matzo is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.226g)
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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.