Baking powder vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between baking powder and pasta
- Baking powder has more calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, pasta is higher in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, manganese, and copper.
- Baking powder covers your daily need for calcium, 587% more than pasta.
- Baking powder has 1767 times more sodium than pasta. While baking powder has 10600mg of sodium, pasta has only 6mg.
- 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 Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +97833.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +866.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3377.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +830% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5500% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1936.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +21609.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1271.2% |
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Carbs
~24.93g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 5876mg | 6mg | 587% |
| Sodium | 10600mg | 6mg | 461% |
| Phosphorus | 2191mg | 63mg | 304% |
| Iron | 11.02mg | 1.14mg | 124% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.209mg | 17% |
| Folate | 0µg | 64µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.15mg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Protein | 0g | 5.15g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.224mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.093mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.992mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.56mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.183mg | 4% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 131kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.429g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 18mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0g | 1.05g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 27.7g | 24.93g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.5g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Potassium | 20mg | 24mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 10594mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasta is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.15g)
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.