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Baking powder vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Baking powder and Pastry?

  • Baking powder is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 587% higher.
  • Pastry has 43 times less Sodium than Baking powder. Baking powder has 10600mg of Sodium, while Pastry has 249mg.

We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake types in this comparison.

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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%
Pastry
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3% 5.4% 96% 38% 14% 26% 32% 64% 132%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +58660%
Contains more IronIron +330.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3551.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +205%
Contains more CopperCopper +1040%
Contains more ZincZinc +5200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4336.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12000%

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%
Pastry
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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 0% 0.06% 11% 0% 100% 65% 78% 0% 4.8% 0% 40% 59% 3.5%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~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
Pastry
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7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more OtherOther +6630%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.8%
Contains more WaterWater +70%

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 Pastry
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 Pastry Opinion
Calories 53kcal 551kcal Pastry
Protein 0g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 0g 38.1g Pastry
Net carbs 27.5g 43.6g Pastry
Carbs 27.7g 45.1g Pastry
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 10mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 61mg Pastry
Iron 11.02mg 2.56mg Baking powder
Sugar 0g 0.74g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 1.5g Pastry
Copper 0.01mg 0.114mg Pastry
Zinc 0.01mg 0.53mg Pastry
Phosphorus 2191mg 60mg Baking powder
Sodium 10600mg 249mg Pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0mg 0.54mg Pastry
Manganese 0.011mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 0.2µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 0mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.021mg Pastry
Vitamin K 0µg 16.1µg Pastry
Folate 0µg 78µg Pastry
Choline 0mg 6.4mg Pastry
Saturated Fat 0g 9.643g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.894g Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.196mg Pastry
Isoleucine 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.508mg Pastry
Lysine 0.142mg Pastry
Methionine 0.129mg Pastry
Phenylalanine 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.156mg Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Pastry
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
28%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 10351mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pastry
Pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.643g)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.