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Baking powder vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Baking powder and Sunflower seed

  • Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Sunflower seed is higher in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Baking powder covers your daily Calcium needs 580% more than Sunflower seed.
  • Baking powder contains 1178 times more Sodium than Sunflower seed. While Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, Sunflower seed contains only 9mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 +7433.3%
Contains more Iron +109.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +232%
Contains more Magnesium +1103.7%
Contains more Potassium +3125%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +49900%
Contains more Copper +17900%
Contains more Manganese +17627.3%
Contains more Selenium +26400%
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 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains more Calcium +7433.3%
Contains more Iron +109.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +232%
Contains more Magnesium +1103.7%
Contains more Potassium +3125%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +49900%
Contains more Copper +17900%
Contains more Manganese +17627.3%
Contains more Selenium +26400%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +38.5%
Contains more Other +2121.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Water - 4.73
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more Carbs +38.5%
Contains more Other +2121.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Water - 4.73

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 Sunflower seed
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 Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 11.4g Baking powder
Protein 0g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 0g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 27.7g 20g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 0g 2.62g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 5876mg 78mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 5.25mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 2191mg 660mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 10600mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 0.01mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.01mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0.011mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 0.2µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 0mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 0µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 0g 4.455g Baking powder
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 23.137g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Sunflower seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 10591mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.455g)
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. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.