Baking powder vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between baking powder and milk
- Baking powder has more calcium, phosphorus, and iron, while milk has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin D, vitamin B5, and selenium.
- Baking powder's daily need coverage for calcium is 575% higher.
- Milk contains 367 times less iron than baking powder. Baking powder contains 11.02mg of iron, while milk contains 0.03mg.
- The amount of sodium in milk is lower.
- Milk has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of milk is 31, 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 Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.
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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 | +145.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4600.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36633.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2206.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +266.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +650% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1550% |
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 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 | +∞% |
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:
3.37 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
4.99 g
Water:
89.92 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +455.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +8873.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1698.4% |
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 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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 5876mg | 125mg | 575% |
| Sodium | 10600mg | 44mg | 459% |
| Phosphorus | 2191mg | 95mg | 299% |
| Iron | 11.02mg | 0.03mg | 137% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.47µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.185mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 27.7g | 4.99g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.361mg | 7% |
| Protein | 0g | 3.37g | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 3.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 1.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 48IU | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 58µg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 150mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.42mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.037mg | 3% |
| Choline | 0mg | 17.7mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.633g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Folate | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.277g | 1% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 42kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.093mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 0g | 1% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.5g | 4.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 5.2g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.035g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.027g | N/A |
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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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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 10556mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baking powder is relatively richer in minerals