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Baking powder vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Baking powder and Peppermint

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Peppermint is higher in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin C, Fiber, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need of Calcium 563% more than Peppermint.
  • Baking powder has 342 times more Sodium than Peppermint. While Baking powder has 10600mg of Sodium, Peppermint has only 31mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Peppermint, fresh.

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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 Calcium +2318.1%
Contains more Iron +116.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +2901.4%
Contains more Magnesium +196.3%
Contains more Potassium +2745%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +11000%
Contains more Copper +3190%
Contains more Manganese +10590.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2318.1%
Contains more Iron +116.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +2901.4%
Contains more Magnesium +196.3%
Contains more Potassium +2745%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +11000%
Contains more Copper +3190%
Contains more Manganese +10590.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +86%
Contains more Other +3702.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1473%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Carbs +86%
Contains more Other +3702.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1473%

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 Peppermint
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 6.89g Baking powder
Protein 0g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 0g 0.94g Peppermint
Carbs 27.7g 14.89g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 70kcal Peppermint
Fiber 0.2g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 5876mg 243mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 5.08mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 2191mg 73mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 10600mg 31mg Peppermint
Zinc 0.01mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Copper 0.01mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 0.011mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.2µg Baking powder
Vitamin A 0IU 4248IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 212µg Peppermint
Vitamin C 0mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.082mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.129mg Peppermint
Folate 0µg 114µg Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0g 0.246g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.033g Peppermint
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.508g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Peppermint
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 10569mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3.2)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/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.