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Baking powder vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between baking powder and nutmeg

  • Baking powder is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and iron, yet nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for baking powder is 569% higher.
  • Baking powder contains 663 times more sodium than nutmeg. Baking powder contains 10600mg of sodium, while nutmeg contains 16mg.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than baking powder.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3093.5%
Contains more IronIron +262.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +928.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +577.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1650%
Contains more CopperCopper +10170%
Contains more ZincZinc +21400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more OtherOther +2788.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.9%
Contains more WaterWater +24.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Nutmeg DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 184mg 569%
Sodium 10600mg 16mg 460%
Phosphorus 2191mg 213mg 283%
Manganese 0.011mg 2.9mg 126%
Saturated fat 0g 25.94g 118%
Copper 0.01mg 1.027mg 113%
Iron 11.02mg 3.04mg 100%
Fiber 0.2g 20.8g 82%
Fats 0g 36.31g 56%
Magnesium 27mg 183mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.346mg 29%
Calories 53kcal 525kcal 24%
Zinc 0.01mg 2.15mg 19%
Folate 0µg 76µg 19%
Protein 0g 5.84g 12%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.16mg 12%
Potassium 20mg 350mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.299mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.22g 8%
Carbs 27.7g 49.29g 7%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.057mg 4%
Selenium 0.2µg 1.6µg 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Choline 0mg 8.8mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.35g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 27.5g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.99g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 10584mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baking powder
Baking powder is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.