Baking powder vs. Table salt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between baking powder and table salt?
- Baking powder has more calcium, phosphorus, iron, and magnesium than table salt.
- Table salt's daily need coverage for sodium is 1224% higher.
- Baking powder is lower in sodium.
- Baking powder has a higher glycemic index (92) than table salt (0).
We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Salt, table types in this comparison.
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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 | +2600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24383.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3239.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +900% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +809.1% |
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.
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:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
0.2 g
Other:
99.8 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2400% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.3% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 10600mg | 38758mg | 1224% |
| Calcium | 5876mg | 24mg | 585% |
| Phosphorus | 2191mg | 0mg | 313% |
| Iron | 11.02mg | 0.33mg | 134% |
| Carbs | 27.7g | 0g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 0kcal | 3% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 0g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Potassium | 20mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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510%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baking powder contains less Sodium (difference - 28158mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.