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Baking powder vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between baking powder and pistachios

  • Baking powder has more calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, and potassium.
  • Baking powder covers your daily calcium needs 577% more than pistachios.
  • Pistachios have 10600 times less sodium than baking powder. Baking powder has 10600mg of sodium, while pistachios have 1mg.
  • Baking powder has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of baking powder is 92, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5496.2%
Contains more IronIron +181.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +347.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +348.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5025%
Contains more CopperCopper +12900%
Contains more ZincZinc +21900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +10809.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3400%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +14.4%
Contains more OtherOther +2158.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Carbs ~27.17g

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 Pistachio
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 Pistachio DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 105mg 577%
Sodium 10600mg 1mg 461%
Phosphorus 2191mg 490mg 243%
Copper 0.01mg 1.3mg 143%
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.7mg 131%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 14.38g 96%
Iron 11.02mg 3.92mg 89%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.87mg 73%
Fats 0g 45.32g 70%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 23.257g 58%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.2mg 52%
Fiber 0.2g 10.6g 42%
Protein 0g 20.16g 40%
Potassium 20mg 1025mg 30%
Saturated fat 0g 5.907g 27%
Calories 53kcal 560kcal 25%
Magnesium 27mg 121mg 22%
Zinc 0.01mg 2.2mg 20%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.86mg 19%
Folate 0µg 51µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.16mg 12%
Selenium 0.2µg 7µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.52mg 10%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.3mg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg 3%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Carbs 27.7g 27.17g 0%
Net carbs 27.5g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 0g 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 10599mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.907g)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.