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Baking powder vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between baking powder and safflower

  • Baking powder has more calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, safflower is richer in copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B5, and magnesium.
  • Baking powder covers your daily calcium needs 580% more than safflower.
  • Safflower has 3533 times less sodium than baking powder. Baking powder has 10600mg of sodium, while safflower has 3mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7433.3%
Contains more IronIron +124.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +240.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1207.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3335%
Contains more CopperCopper +17370%
Contains more ZincZinc +50400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18209.1%

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% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more OtherOther +1132.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.8%
Contains more WaterWater +12.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Safflower DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 78mg 580%
Sodium 10600mg 3mg 461%
Phosphorus 2191mg 644mg 221%
Copper 0.01mg 1.747mg 193%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 28.223g 188%
Vitamin B1 0mg 1.163mg 97%
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.17mg 90%
Manganese 0.011mg 2.014mg 87%
Vitamin B5 0mg 4.03mg 81%
Magnesium 27mg 353mg 78%
Iron 11.02mg 4.9mg 77%
Fats 0g 38.45g 59%
Zinc 0.01mg 5.05mg 46%
Folate 0µg 160µg 40%
Protein 0g 16.18g 32%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.415mg 32%
Calories 53kcal 517kcal 23%
Potassium 20mg 687mg 20%
Saturated fat 0g 3.682g 17%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.284mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.848g 12%
Carbs 27.7g 34.29g 2%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Net carbs 27.5g 34.29g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Safflower
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
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 10597mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Safflower
Safflower is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.682g)
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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/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.