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Baking powder vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Baking powder and Porridge

  • Porridge has less Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 579% more.
  • Baking powder has 1767 times more Sodium than Porridge. Baking powder has 10600mg of Sodium, while Porridge has 6mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.

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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 +6654%
Contains more Iron +194.7%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +14506.7%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +1200%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Selenium +1300%
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 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
Contains more Calcium +6654%
Contains more Iron +194.7%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +14506.7%
Contains more Potassium +25%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +1200%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Selenium +1300%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +163.3%
Contains more Other +30490.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1652.2%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more Carbs +163.3%
Contains more Other +30490.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1652.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Porridge Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 10.02g Baking powder
Protein 0g 1.44g Porridge
Fats 0g 0.21g Porridge
Carbs 27.7g 10.52g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 50kcal Baking powder
Sugar 0g 0.03g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 0.5g Porridge
Calcium 5876mg 87mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 3.74mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 5mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 15mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 16mg Baking powder
Sodium 10600mg 6mg Porridge
Zinc 0.01mg 0.13mg Porridge
Copper 0.01mg 0.04mg Porridge
Manganese 0.011mg 0mg Baking powder
Selenium 0.2µg 2.8µg Porridge
Vitamin E 0mg 0.02mg Porridge
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.055mg Porridge
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.025mg Porridge
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.52mg Porridge
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.071mg Porridge
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.013mg Porridge
Folate 0µg 12µg Porridge
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Porridge
Tryptophan 0.02mg Porridge
Threonine 0.045mg Porridge
Isoleucine 0.063mg Porridge
Leucine 0.11mg Porridge
Lysine 0.037mg Porridge
Methionine 0.027mg Porridge
Phenylalanine 0.078mg Porridge
Valine 0.07mg Porridge
Histidine 0.033mg Porridge
Saturated Fat 0g 0.033g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.028g Porridge
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.114g Porridge

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Porridge
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
4%
Porridge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
21%
Porridge

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Porridge
Porridge contains less Sodium (difference - 10594mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Porridge
Porridge is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baking powder
Baking powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.