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Baking powder vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Baking powder and Spelt different?

  • Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Spelt is richer in Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Baking powder is 585% higher.
  • Baking powder contains 1325 times more Sodium than Spelt. While Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, Spelt contains only 8mg.

Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Spelt, uncooked are the varieties 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.
Contains more Calcium +21663%
Contains more Iron +148.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +446.4%
Contains more Magnesium +403.7%
Contains more Potassium +1840%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +32700%
Contains more Copper +5010%
Contains more Manganese +27018.2%
Contains more Selenium +5750%
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 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Contains more Calcium +21663%
Contains more Iron +148.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +446.4%
Contains more Magnesium +403.7%
Contains more Potassium +1840%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +32700%
Contains more Copper +5010%
Contains more Manganese +27018.2%
Contains more Selenium +5750%

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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Spelt
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 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% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
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 K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +3659.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +153.4%
Contains more Water +120.4%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Other +3659.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +153.4%
Contains more Water +120.4%

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 Spelt
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 Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 59.49g Spelt
Protein 0g 14.57g Spelt
Fats 0g 2.43g Spelt
Carbs 27.7g 70.19g Spelt
Calories 53kcal 338kcal Spelt
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g Spelt
Sugar 0g 6.82g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 10.7g Spelt
Calcium 5876mg 27mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 4.44mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 136mg Spelt
Phosphorus 2191mg 401mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 388mg Spelt
Sodium 10600mg 8mg Spelt
Zinc 0.01mg 3.28mg Spelt
Copper 0.01mg 0.511mg Spelt
Manganese 0.011mg 2.983mg Spelt
Selenium 0.2µg 11.7µg Spelt
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0mg 0.79mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.364mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.113mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 0mg 6.843mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.23mg Spelt
Folate 0µg 45µg Spelt
Vitamin K 0µg 3.6µg Spelt
Tryptophan 0.132mg Spelt
Threonine 0.443mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.552mg Spelt
Leucine 1.07mg Spelt
Lysine 0.409mg Spelt
Methionine 0.258mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.737mg Spelt
Valine 0.681mg Spelt
Histidine 0.36mg Spelt
Saturated Fat 0g 0.406g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.445g Spelt
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.258g Spelt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Spelt
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
35%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 10592mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.406g)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.