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Baking powder vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between baking powder and pork

  • Baking powder has more calcium, phosphorus, and iron, while pork has more selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for calcium is 586% higher.
  • Pork contains 171 times less sodium than baking powder. Baking powder contains 10600mg of sodium, while pork contains 62mg.
  • Pork has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork is 0, while the glycemic index of baking powder is 92.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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%
Pork
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.7% 37% 33% 24% 65% 105% 8.1% 1.2% 247%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30826.3%
Contains more IronIron +1166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +790.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2015%
Contains more CopperCopper +630%
Contains more ZincZinc +23800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22550%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg

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%
Pork
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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 2% 0.67% 5.8% 20% 219% 74% 94% 42% 107% 88% 0% 3.8% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
Pork
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27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +7461.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1057.4%

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 Pork
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Pork DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 19mg 586%
Sodium 10600mg 62mg 458%
Phosphorus 2191mg 246mg 278%
Iron 11.02mg 0.87mg 127%
Selenium 0.2µg 45.3µg 82%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.877mg 73%
Protein 0g 27.32g 55%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.464mg 36%
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.037mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.7µg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg 27%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.321mg 25%
Saturated fat 0g 5.23g 24%
Zinc 0.01mg 2.39mg 22%
Fats 0g 13.92g 21%
Choline 0mg 93.9mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.19g 15%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.698mg 14%
Potassium 20mg 423mg 12%
Calories 53kcal 242kcal 9%
Carbs 27.7g 0g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.2g 8%
Copper 0.01mg 0.073mg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 53IU 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.29mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Folate 0µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 27.5g 0g N/A
Magnesium 27mg 28mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.009mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.338mg 0%
Threonine 1.234mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.26mg 0%
Leucine 2.177mg 0%
Lysine 2.446mg 0%
Methionine 0.712mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.086mg 0%
Valine 1.473mg 0%
Histidine 1.067mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Pork
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
54%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 10538mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.23g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.