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Baking powder vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between baking powder and provolone

  • Baking powder is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and iron, yet provolone is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for baking powder is 512% higher.
  • Baking powder contains 21 times more iron than provolone. Baking powder contains 11.02mg of iron, while provolone contains 0.52mg.
  • Provolone contains less sodium.
  • Provolone has a lower glycemic index than baking powder.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cheese, provolone.

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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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +677.2%
Contains more IronIron +2019.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +341.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +590%
Contains more CopperCopper +160%
Contains more ZincZinc +32200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7150%
~equal in Magnesium ~28mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.01mg

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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
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 Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1194.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1328.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +719%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Provolone DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 756mg 512%
Sodium 10600mg 876mg 423%
Phosphorus 2191mg 496mg 242%
Iron 11.02mg 0.52mg 131%
Saturated fat 0g 17.078g 78%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg 61%
Protein 0g 25.58g 51%
Fats 0g 26.62g 41%
Zinc 0.01mg 3.23mg 29%
Selenium 0.2µg 14.5µg 26%
Vitamin A 0µg 236µg 26%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.321mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 7.393g 18%
Calories 53kcal 351kcal 15%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.476mg 10%
Carbs 27.7g 2.14g 9%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.073mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.769g 5%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Choline 0mg 15.4mg 3%
Potassium 20mg 138mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Copper 0.01mg 0.026mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.019mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.156mg 1%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Net carbs 27.5g 2.14g N/A
Magnesium 27mg 28mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.56g N/A
Manganese 0.011mg 0.01mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Provolone
Provolone contains less Sodium (difference - 9724mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Provolone
Provolone is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.078g)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.