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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, Vitamin A RAE, 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.

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 Calcium +4600.8%
Contains more Iron +36633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2206.3%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +650%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +4100%
Contains more Selenium +1550%
Equal in Copper - 0.01
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 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Calcium +4600.8%
Contains more Iron +36633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +2206.3%
Contains more Manganese +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +650%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +4100%
Contains more Selenium +1550%
Equal in Copper - 0.01

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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Milk
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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 +455.1%
Contains more Other +8873.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1698.4%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Carbs +455.1%
Contains more Other +8873.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +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.
Baking powder Milk
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Milk Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 4.99g Baking powder
Protein 0g 3.37g Milk
Fats 0g 0.97g Milk
Carbs 27.7g 4.99g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 42kcal Baking powder
Sugar 0g 5.2g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 0g Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 125mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 0.03mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 11mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 95mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 150mg Milk
Sodium 10600mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 0.01mg 0.42mg Milk
Copper 0.01mg 0.01mg
Manganese 0.011mg 0.003mg Baking powder
Selenium 0.2µg 3.3µg Milk
Vitamin A 0IU 196IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 58µg Milk
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Milk
Vitamin D 0IU 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.02mg Milk
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.185mg Milk
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.093mg Milk
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.361mg Milk
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.037mg Milk
Folate 0µg 5µg Milk
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.47µg Milk
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Milk
Tryptophan 0.043mg Milk
Threonine 0.143mg Milk
Isoleucine 0.174mg Milk
Leucine 0.319mg Milk
Lysine 0.282mg Milk
Methionine 0.088mg Milk
Phenylalanine 0.174mg Milk
Valine 0.22mg Milk
Histidine 0.101mg Milk
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 0.633g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.277g Milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.035g Milk
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g Milk
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g Milk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Milk
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
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 10556mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Milk
Milk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.633g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baking powder
Baking powder is relatively richer in minerals

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.