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Baking powder vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Baking powder and Swiss cheese different?

  • Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Swiss cheese is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Baking powder is 499% higher.
  • Baking powder contains 85 times more Iron than Swiss cheese. While Baking powder contains 11.02mg of Iron, Swiss cheese contains only 0.13mg.
  • Swiss cheese has less Sodium.

Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cheese, swiss 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 +560.2%
Contains more Iron +8376.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +281.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +260%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +43600%
Contains more Copper +370%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +14900%
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 267% 5% 24% 246% 7% 25% 120% 16% 4% 164%
Contains more Calcium +560.2%
Contains more Iron +8376.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +281.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +260%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +43600%
Contains more Copper +370%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +14900%

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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 63% 12% 0% 0% 3% 70% 2% 22% 17% 8% 383% 4%
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 B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1823.6%
Contains more Other +2158.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +652.6%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Carbs +1823.6%
Contains more Other +2158.4%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +652.6%

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 Swiss cheese
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Swiss cheese Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 1.44g Baking powder
Protein 0g 26.96g Swiss cheese
Fats 0g 30.99g Swiss cheese
Carbs 27.7g 1.44g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 393kcal Swiss cheese
Fiber 0.2g 0g Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 890mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 0.13mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 33mg Swiss cheese
Phosphorus 2191mg 574mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 72mg Swiss cheese
Sodium 10600mg 187mg Swiss cheese
Zinc 0.01mg 4.37mg Swiss cheese
Copper 0.01mg 0.047mg Swiss cheese
Manganese 0.011mg 0.026mg Swiss cheese
Selenium 0.2µg 30µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin A 0IU 1047IU Swiss cheese
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 288µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin E 0mg 0.6mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.011mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.302mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.064mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.353mg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.071mg Swiss cheese
Folate 0µg 10µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.06µg Swiss cheese
Vitamin K 0µg 1.4µg Swiss cheese
Tryptophan 0.401mg Swiss cheese
Threonine 1.038mg Swiss cheese
Isoleucine 1.537mg Swiss cheese
Leucine 2.959mg Swiss cheese
Lysine 2.585mg Swiss cheese
Methionine 0.784mg Swiss cheese
Phenylalanine 1.662mg Swiss cheese
Valine 2.139mg Swiss cheese
Histidine 1.065mg Swiss cheese
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg Baking powder
Trans Fat 0.987g Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 18.227g Baking powder
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g Swiss cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.046g Swiss cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 1.341g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Swiss cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g Swiss cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g Swiss cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Swiss cheese
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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 10413mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.227g)
Which food is cheaper?
Baking powder
Baking powder is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.