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Baking powder vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Baking powder and Saltine cracker?

  • Baking powder is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Saltine cracker is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 585% higher.
  • Saltine cracker has 19 times less Phosphorus than Baking powder. Baking powder has 2191mg of Phosphorus, while Saltine cracker has 113mg.
  • Saltine cracker is lower in Sodium.

We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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.
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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26609.1%
Contains more IronIron +42.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1838.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +475%
Contains more CopperCopper +1350%
Contains more ZincZinc +9300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5690.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +10600%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +47.1%
Contains more OtherOther +2959.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +197.1%

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 Saltine cracker
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 Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 53kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 0g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 0g 1.6g Saltine cracker
Net carbs 27.5g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 27.7g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Magnesium 27mg 26mg Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 22mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 115mg Saltine cracker
Iron 11.02mg 7.72mg Baking powder
Sugar 0g 0.38g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.01mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.01mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 2191mg 113mg Baking powder
Sodium 10600mg 849mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.011mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 0.2µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.39mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 0µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 0µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Choline 0mg 19.6mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0g 0.244g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.142g Saltine cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.685g Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Saltine cracker
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
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 9751mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.