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Baking powder vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Baking powder and Pumpkin

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E .
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 585% higher.
  • Pumpkin contains 10600 times less Sodium than Baking powder. Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, while Pumpkin contains 1mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Pumpkin, raw.

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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 +27881%
Contains more Iron +1277.5%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +4879.5%
Contains more Potassium +1600%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +3100%
Contains more Copper +1170%
Contains more Manganese +1036.4%
Contains more Selenium +50%
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 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +27881%
Contains more Iron +1277.5%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +4879.5%
Contains more Potassium +1600%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +3100%
Contains more Copper +1170%
Contains more Manganese +1036.4%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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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Pumpkin
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 +326.2%
Contains more Other +8312.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1732%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Carbs +326.2%
Contains more Other +8312.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1732%

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 Pumpkin
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 6g Baking powder
Protein 0g 1g Pumpkin
Fats 0g 0.1g Pumpkin
Carbs 27.7g 6.5g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 26kcal Baking powder
Sugar 0g 2.76g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 0.5g Pumpkin
Calcium 5876mg 21mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 0.8mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 12mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 44mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 340mg Pumpkin
Sodium 10600mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.01mg 0.32mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.01mg 0.127mg Pumpkin
Manganese 0.011mg 0.125mg Pumpkin
Selenium 0.2µg 0.3µg Pumpkin
Vitamin A 0IU 8513IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 426µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0mg 1.06mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 0mg 9mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.05mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.11mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.6mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.298mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.061mg Pumpkin
Folate 0µg 16µg Pumpkin
Vitamin K 0µg 1.1µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.012mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.035mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.016mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0g 0.052g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.013g Pumpkin
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.005g Pumpkin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Pumpkin
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 10599mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
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.

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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.