Baking powder vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between baking powder and saffron?
- Baking powder is richer in calcium and phosphorus, while saffron is higher in manganese, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, copper, and folate.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1235% higher.
- Saffron has 72 times less sodium than baking powder. Baking powder has 10600mg of sodium, while saffron has 148mg.
- Baking powder has a higher glycemic index (92) than saffron (70).
We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Spices, saffron types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +5193.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +769.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +877.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +8520% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3180% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10800% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +258154.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2700% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 28.408mg | 1235% |
| Calcium | 5876mg | 111mg | 577% |
| Sodium | 10600mg | 148mg | 454% |
| Phosphorus | 2191mg | 252mg | 277% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 80.8mg | 90% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 1.01mg | 78% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 264mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 1724mg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.328mg | 35% |
| Folate | 0µg | 93µg | 23% |
| Protein | 0g | 11.43g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.267mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 3.9g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 2.067g | 14% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 310kcal | 13% |
| Carbs | 27.7g | 65.37g | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 1.09mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 5.6µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.115mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 1.46mg | 9% |
| Fats | 0g | 5.85g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 1.586g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Iron | 11.02mg | 11.1mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.429g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.5g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +1134.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +136% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +138% |
