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Baking powder vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between baking powder and peanuts?

  • Baking powder is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and iron, while peanuts are higher in copper, manganese, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin E, and vitamin B1.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for calcium is 578% higher.
  • Peanuts have 589 times less sodium than baking powder. Baking powder has 10600mg of sodium, while peanuts have 18mg.
  • Baking powder has a higher glycemic index (92) than peanuts (13).

We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Peanuts, all types, raw 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%
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6287%
Contains more IronIron +140.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +482.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +522.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3425%
Contains more CopperCopper +11340%
Contains more ZincZinc +32600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17481.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3500%

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%
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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% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
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 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
Peanut
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +71.7%
Contains more OtherOther +2788.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +30%

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 Peanut
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 Peanut DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 92mg 578%
Sodium 10600mg 18mg 460%
Phosphorus 2191mg 376mg 259%
Copper 0.01mg 1.144mg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 15.558g 104%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.934mg 84%
Iron 11.02mg 4.58mg 81%
Fats 0g 49.24g 76%
Vitamin B3 0mg 12.066mg 75%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 24.426g 61%
Folate 0µg 240µg 60%
Vitamin E 0mg 8.33mg 56%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.64mg 53%
Protein 0g 25.8g 52%
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.767mg 35%
Magnesium 27mg 168mg 34%
Fiber 0.2g 8.5g 33%
Zinc 0.01mg 3.27mg 30%
Saturated fat 0g 6.279g 29%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.348mg 27%
Calories 53kcal 567kcal 26%
Potassium 20mg 705mg 20%
Selenium 0.2µg 7.2µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.135mg 10%
Choline 0mg 52.5mg 10%
Carbs 27.7g 16.13g 4%
Net carbs 27.5g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.72g N/A
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0%
Valine 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.652mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Peanut
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
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 10582mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut
Peanut is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.279g)
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.