Baking powder vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between baking powder and sweet roll
- Baking powder is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and iron, yet sweet roll is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and folate.
- Baking powder covers your daily calcium needs 580% more than sweet roll.
- Baking powder contains 35 times more sodium than sweet roll. While baking powder contains 10600mg of sodium, sweet roll contains only 304mg.
- The glycemic index of sweet roll is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8061.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +588.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2782.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +455% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +780% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5800% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2627.3% |
| 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.
| 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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
Protein:
6.2 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
50.9 g
Water:
24.8 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +3858.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +83.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +396% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 5876mg | 72mg | 580% |
| Sodium | 10600mg | 304mg | 448% |
| Phosphorus | 2191mg | 76mg | 302% |
| Iron | 11.02mg | 1.6mg | 118% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 7.473g | 50% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 17µg | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.324mg | 27% |
| Fats | 0g | 16.4g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.265mg | 20% |
| Folate | 0µg | 72µg | 18% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 372kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.384mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 3.079g | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 1.99mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.3mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 4.797g | 12% |
| Protein | 0g | 6.2g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 2.4g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.088mg | 9% |
| Choline | 0mg | 41.3mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 27.7g | 50.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.406mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.107mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 62µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.59mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.4µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 111mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 27.5g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 31.73g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.074mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.458mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.243mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 10296mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet roll is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet roll is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.079g)
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.