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Baking powder vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between baking powder and muffin

  • Baking powder has more calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, muffin is higher in vitamin K, manganese, choline, selenium, and vitamin B1.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need for calcium, 583% more than muffin.
  • Baking powder has 32 times more sodium than muffin. While baking powder has 10600mg of sodium, muffin has only 336mg.
  • The glycemic index of baking powder is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 1763% 1.8% 413% 3.3% 0.27% 939% 1383% 1.4% 1.1%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13254.5%
Contains more IronIron +747.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1400.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +505%
Contains more CopperCopper +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +3600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3981.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4000%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Muffin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
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
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more OtherOther +4447.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +91.3%
Contains more WaterWater +399.2%

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 Muffin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Muffin DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 44mg 583%
Sodium 10600mg 336mg 446%
Phosphorus 2191mg 146mg 292%
Iron 11.02mg 1.3mg 122%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.103g 54%
Vitamin K 0µg 39.2µg 33%
Fats 0g 16.07g 25%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.449mg 19%
Choline 0mg 92.5mg 17%
Calories 53kcal 375kcal 16%
Selenium 0.2µg 8.2µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.168mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.163mg 13%
Saturated fat 0g 2.844g 13%
Folate 0µg 48µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.822g 12%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.63mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Protein 0g 4.49g 9%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.418mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.47mg 9%
Carbs 27.7g 53g 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Copper 0.01mg 0.06mg 6%
Fiber 0.2g 1.1g 4%
Magnesium 27mg 10mg 4%
Potassium 20mg 121mg 3%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.37mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 27.5g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 0g 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Muffin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 10264mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.844g)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.