Baking powder vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between baking powder and peanut butter?
- Baking powder is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, copper, and vitamin B6.
- Baking powder's daily need coverage for calcium is 583% more.
- Peanut butter contains 624 times less sodium than baking powder. Baking powder contains 10600mg of sodium, while peanut butter contains 17mg.
- Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index (14) than baking powder (92).
We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +11891.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +533.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +554% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +522.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2690% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4120% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25000% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15036.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1950% |
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 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 KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +306.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2228.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 5876mg | 49mg | 583% |
| Sodium | 10600mg | 17mg | 460% |
| Phosphorus | 2191mg | 335mg | 265% |
| Iron | 11.02mg | 1.74mg | 116% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 12.535g | 84% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 13.112mg | 82% |
| Fats | 0g | 51.36g | 79% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 1.665mg | 72% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 25.941g | 65% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 9.1mg | 61% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 10.325g | 47% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.422mg | 46% |
| Protein | 0g | 22.21g | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.441mg | 34% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 168mg | 34% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 598kcal | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 1.137mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 2.51mg | 23% |
| Folate | 0µg | 87µg | 22% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 5g | 19% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 558mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.192mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.15mg | 13% |
| Choline | 0mg | 63mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 4.1µg | 7% |
| Carbs | 27.7g | 22.31g | 2% |
| Starch | 3.56g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 27.5g | 17.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 10.49g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.075g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.231mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.616mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.546mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.681mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.202mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.557mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 12.215g | N/A |
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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60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut butter contains less Sodium (difference - 10583mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is cheaper?
Peanut butter is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.325g)
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.