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Baking powder vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Baking powder and Pie crust

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Pie crust has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 581% higher.
  • Pie crust contains 25 times less Phosphorus than Baking powder. Baking powder contains 2191mg of Phosphorus, while Pie crust contains 86mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pie crust is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9532.8%
Contains more IronIron +396.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2447.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220%
Contains more CopperCopper +650%
Contains more ZincZinc +3900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2763.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11350%

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%
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% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more OtherOther +3265%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.1%
Contains more WaterWater +52%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Pie crust Opinion
Calories 53kcal 518kcal Pie crust
Protein 0g 6.9g Pie crust
Fats 0g 31.4g Pie crust
Net carbs 27.5g 52.1g Pie crust
Carbs 27.7g 52.1g Pie crust
Magnesium 27mg 15mg Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 61mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 64mg Pie crust
Iron 11.02mg 2.22mg Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g Baking powder
Copper 0.01mg 0.075mg Pie crust
Zinc 0.01mg 0.4mg Pie crust
Phosphorus 2191mg 86mg Baking powder
Sodium 10600mg 753mg Pie crust
Manganese 0.011mg 0.315mg Pie crust
Selenium 0.2µg 22.9µg Pie crust
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.392mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.213mg Pie crust
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.727mg Pie crust
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.268mg Pie crust
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.064mg Pie crust
Folate 0µg 104µg Pie crust
Saturated Fat 0g 7.974g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 17.887g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.968g Pie crust
Tryptophan 0.08mg Pie crust
Threonine 0.184mg Pie crust
Isoleucine 0.255mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.476mg Pie crust
Lysine 0.133mg Pie crust
Methionine 0.121mg Pie crust
Phenylalanine 0.339mg Pie crust
Valine 0.289mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.146mg Pie crust

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Pie crust
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
24%
Pie crust
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
45%
Pie crust

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pie crust
Pie crust contains less Sodium (difference - 9847mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Pie crust
Pie crust is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.974g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.