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Baking powder vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Baking powder and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)?

  • Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Manganese, and Vitamin K.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 586% more.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 21 times less Phosphorus than Baking powder. Baking powder contains 2191mg of Phosphorus, while Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 102mg.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has less Sodium.

We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) types in this article.

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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 +30826.3%
Contains more Iron +97.8%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2048%
Contains more Potassium +660%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +6800%
Contains more Copper +1290%
Contains more Manganese +6136.4%
Contains more Selenium +5050%
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 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains more Calcium +30826.3%
Contains more Iron +97.8%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2048%
Contains more Potassium +660%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +6800%
Contains more Copper +1290%
Contains more Manganese +6136.4%
Contains more Selenium +5050%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 B12 +∞%
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 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +2303.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +167.3%
Equal in Water - 5.05
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Other +2303.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +167.3%
Equal in Water - 5.05

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 (includes oyster, soda, soup)
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 (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 0g 9.46g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 0g 8.64g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 27.7g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 53kcal 418kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 0g 1.29g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 2.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 5876mg 19mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 5.57mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 23mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 102mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 152mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sodium 10600mg 941mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Zinc 0.01mg 0.69mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Copper 0.01mg 0.139mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.011mg 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 0.2µg 10.3µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin E 0mg 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 0mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.536mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.086mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Folate 0µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin K 0µg 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.116mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.268mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.333mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.652mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.172mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Methionine 0.147mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.45mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.399mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.197mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 1.653g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.986g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.835g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
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%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains less Sodium (difference - 9659mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.653g)
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 (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/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.