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Baking powder vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Baking powder and Shortcake

  • Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Shortcake is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Manganese.
  • Baking powder covers your daily Calcium needs 567% more than Shortcake.
  • Baking powder contains 21 times more Sodium than Shortcake. While Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, Shortcake contains only 506mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.

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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 11% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2766.3%
Contains more IronIron +333.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1432.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +430%
Contains more CopperCopper +660%
Contains more ZincZinc +4700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8400%

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 0.67% 4.3% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more OtherOther +2303.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.1%
Contains more WaterWater +468%

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 Shortcake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Shortcake Opinion
Calories 53kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Protein 0g 6.1g Shortcake
Fats 0g 14.2g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Net carbs 27.5g 48.5g Shortcake
Carbs 27.7g 48.5g Shortcake
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 16mg Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 205mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 106mg Shortcake
Iron 11.02mg 2.54mg Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g Baking powder
Copper 0.01mg 0.076mg Shortcake
Zinc 0.01mg 0.48mg Shortcake
Phosphorus 2191mg 143mg Baking powder
Sodium 10600mg 506mg Shortcake
Vitamin A 0IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg Shortcake
Manganese 0.011mg 0.33mg Shortcake
Selenium 0.2µg 17µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.311mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.272mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.573mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.248mg Shortcake
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.03mg Shortcake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Folate 0µg 53µg Shortcake
Saturated Fat 0g 3.772g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.632g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.076mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg Shortcake
Isoleucine 0.238mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.449mg Shortcake
Lysine 0.197mg Shortcake
Methionine 0.115mg Shortcake
Phenylalanine 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg Shortcake
Histidine 0.14mg Shortcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Shortcake
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
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 10094mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortcake
Shortcake is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortcake
Shortcake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.772g)
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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.