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Baking powder vs. Multigrain bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Baking powder and Multigrain bread

  • Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Multigrain bread is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Baking powder covers your daily Calcium needs 576% more than Multigrain bread.
  • Baking powder contains 26 times more Sodium than Multigrain bread. While Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, Multigrain bread contains only 414mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain).

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 33% 22% 102% 102% 50% 106% 54% 287% 195%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5193.7%
Contains more IronIron +305.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +787%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +214.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1150%
Contains more CopperCopper +2970%
Contains more ZincZinc +18400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19909.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17800%

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%
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 0.33% 0% 8% 0% 61% 33% 82% 22% 66% 0% 3.8% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more OtherOther +2813.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +70.1%
Contains more WaterWater +529.2%

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 Multigrain bread
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 Multigrain bread Opinion
Calories 53kcal 288kcal Multigrain bread
Protein 0g 14.52g Multigrain bread
Fats 0g 4.6g Multigrain bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Multigrain bread
Net carbs 27.5g 39.01g Multigrain bread
Carbs 27.7g 47.11g Multigrain bread
Magnesium 27mg 85mg Multigrain bread
Calcium 5876mg 111mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 250mg Multigrain bread
Iron 11.02mg 2.72mg Baking powder
Sugar 0g 6.94g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 8.1g Multigrain bread
Copper 0.01mg 0.307mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 0.01mg 1.85mg Multigrain bread
Phosphorus 2191mg 247mg Baking powder
Sodium 10600mg 414mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin E 0mg 0.4mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 0.011mg 2.201mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 0.2µg 35.8µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.243mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.142mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.394mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.365mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.286mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg Multigrain bread
Folate 0µg 70µg Multigrain bread
Choline 0mg 28.8mg Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 0g 0.948g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.826g Multigrain bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.035g Multigrain bread
Tryptophan 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.294mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.351mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.604mg Multigrain bread
Lysine 0.314mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.15mg Multigrain bread
Phenylalanine 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.432mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.215mg Multigrain bread
Fructose 2.67g Multigrain bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Multigrain bread
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
26%
Multigrain bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
101%
Multigrain bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread contains less Sodium (difference - 10186mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.94g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.948g)
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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.