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

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A recap on differences between baking powder and sunflower seeds

  • Baking powder is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and iron, yet sunflower seeds are higher in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, selenium, and manganese.
  • Baking powder covers your daily calcium needs 580% more than sunflower seeds.
  • Baking powder contains 1178 times more sodium than sunflower seeds. While baking powder contains 10600mg of sodium, sunflower seeds contain only 9mg.
  • The glycemic index of sunflower seeds is lower.

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.
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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7433.3%
Contains more IronIron +109.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +232%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1103.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3125%
Contains more CopperCopper +17900%
Contains more ZincZinc +49900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17627.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
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 CarbsCarbs +38.5%
Contains more OtherOther +2121.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
~equal in Water ~4.73g

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 seeds
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 seeds DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 78mg 580%
Sodium 10600mg 9mg 460%
Vitamin E 0mg 35.17mg 234%
Phosphorus 2191mg 660mg 219%
Copper 0.01mg 1.8mg 199%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 23.137g 154%
Vitamin B1 0mg 1.48mg 123%
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.345mg 103%
Selenium 0.2µg 53µg 96%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.95mg 84%
Fats 0g 51.46g 79%
Iron 11.02mg 5.25mg 72%
Magnesium 27mg 325mg 71%
Folate 0µg 227µg 57%
Vitamin B3 0mg 8.335mg 52%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 18.528g 46%
Zinc 0.01mg 5mg 45%
Protein 0g 20.78g 42%
Fiber 0.2g 8.6g 34%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.355mg 27%
Calories 53kcal 584kcal 27%
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.13mg 23%
Saturated fat 0g 4.455g 20%
Potassium 20mg 645mg 18%
Choline 0mg 55.1mg 10%
Carbs 27.7g 20g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Net carbs 27.5g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.62g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Sunflower seeds
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 10591mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds 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 seeds - 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.