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Baking powder vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Baking powder and Pita

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Pita has more Vitamin B1, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Vitamin B5.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 579% more.
  • Baking powder has 23 times more Phosphorus than Pita. Baking powder has 2191mg of Phosphorus, while Pita has 97mg.
  • Pita is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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 +6732.6%
Contains more Iron +687.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +2158.8%
Contains more Potassium +500%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +8300%
Contains more Copper +1580%
Contains more Manganese +4272.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 26
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 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Calcium +6732.6%
Contains more Iron +687.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +2158.8%
Contains more Potassium +500%
Contains less Sodium -94.9%
Contains more Zinc +8300%
Contains more Copper +1580%
Contains more Manganese +4272.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 26

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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Pita
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
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 Other +3442.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +101.1%
Contains more Water +542%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Other +3442.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +101.1%
Contains more Water +542%

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 Pita
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 Pita Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 53.5g Pita
Protein 0g 9.1g Pita
Fats 0g 1.2g Pita
Carbs 27.7g 55.7g Pita
Calories 53kcal 275kcal Pita
Fiber 0.2g 2.2g Pita
Calcium 5876mg 86mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 1.4mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 26mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 97mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 120mg Pita
Sodium 10600mg 536mg Pita
Zinc 0.01mg 0.84mg Pita
Copper 0.01mg 0.168mg Pita
Manganese 0.011mg 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 0.2µg Baking powder
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.097mg Pita
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.142mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.034mg Pita
Folate 0µg 24µg Pita
Tryptophan 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg Pita
Lysine 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg Pita
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg Pita
Saturated Fat 0g 0.166g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.105g Pita
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.535g Pita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Pita
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
15%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 10064mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.166g)
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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.