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Baking powder vs. Pan dulce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between baking powder and pan dulce

  • Baking powder is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and iron, yet pan dulce is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for baking powder is 579% higher.
  • Baking powder contains 46 times more sodium than pan dulce. Baking powder contains 10600mg of sodium, while pan dulce contains 228mg.
  • Pan dulce 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 Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread.

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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 17% 26% 9.1% 108% 40% 23% 40% 30% 60% 143%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6732.6%
Contains more IronIron +284%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2230.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +415%
Contains more CopperCopper +1110%
Contains more ZincZinc +8300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4081.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13000%

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 4% 1.7% 5.8% 0% 94% 53% 65% 35% 13% 14% 4% 81% 16%
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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more OtherOther +6131.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +103.5%
Contains more WaterWater +330.8%

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 Pan dulce
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 Pan dulce DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 86mg 579%
Sodium 10600mg 228mg 451%
Phosphorus 2191mg 94mg 300%
Iron 11.02mg 2.87mg 102%
Selenium 0.2µg 26.2µg 47%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.377mg 31%
Folate 0µg 108µg 27%
Vitamin B3 0mg 3.463mg 22%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.46mg 20%
Protein 0g 9.42g 19%
Fats 0g 11.58g 18%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.23mg 18%
Starch 37.8g 16%
Calories 53kcal 367kcal 16%
Copper 0.01mg 0.121mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.59mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.53g 10%
Carbs 27.7g 56.38g 10%
Saturated fat 0g 2.183g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 3.499g 9%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.84mg 8%
Fiber 0.2g 2.3g 8%
Choline 0mg 29.1mg 5%
Fructose 4.05g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.057mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.29mg 2%
Potassium 20mg 103mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 27.5g 54.08g N/A
Sugar 0g 12.5g N/A
Trans fat 1.103g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.066g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Pan dulce
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%
Pan dulce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
50%
Pan dulce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 10372mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce 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 - 12.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.183g)
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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/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.