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Baking powder vs. Snickers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are baking powder and snickers different?

  • Baking powder has more calcium and iron; however, snickers is richer in fiber.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need for calcium, 579% more than snickers.
  • Baking powder has 56 times more sodium than snickers. Baking powder has 10600mg of sodium, while snickers has 189mg.
  • Baking powder has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of baking powder is 92, while the glycemic index of snickers is 51.

Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, SNICKERS CRUNCHER types were used 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.
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 0% 27% 0% 26% 0% 0% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6428.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +1520.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~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
7% 24% 63% 4%
Protein: 6.86 g
Fats: 24.38 g
Carbs: 62.85 g
Water: 4.47 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more WaterWater +11.9%
Contains more OtherOther +4573.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Snickers DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 90mg 579%
Sodium 10600mg 189mg 453%
Phosphorus 2191mg 313%
Iron 11.02mg 0.68mg 129%
Saturated fat 0g 12.703g 58%
Fats 0g 24.38g 38%
Calories 53kcal 488kcal 22%
Protein 0g 6.86g 14%
Carbs 27.7g 62.85g 12%
Fiber 0.2g 1.9g 7%
Magnesium 27mg 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg 3%
Potassium 20mg 1%
Copper 0.01mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Net carbs 27.5g 60.95g N/A
Sugar 0g 46.54g N/A
Zinc 0.01mg 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.394g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Snickers
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
0%
Snickers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
8%
Snickers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Snickers
Snickers contains less Sodium (difference - 10411mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Snickers
Snickers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Snickers
Snickers is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.703g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baking powder
Baking powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baking powder
Baking powder is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Snickers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169663/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.