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Baking powder vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Baking powder and Taco shells different?

  • Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Taco shells are richer in Fiber, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Baking powder is 578% higher.
  • Baking powder contains 33 times more Sodium than Taco shells. While Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, Taco shells contain only 324mg.

Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Taco shells, baked 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.
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 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5776%
Contains more IronIron +572%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +840.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +207.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1055%
Contains more CopperCopper +1030%
Contains more ZincZinc +16000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4990.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2300%

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 0% 1% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
6% 22% 63% 6% 2%
Protein: 6.41 g
Fats: 21.79 g
Carbs: 63.49 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more OtherOther +3423.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +129.2%
Contains more WaterWater +28%

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 Taco shells
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 Taco shells Opinion
Calories 53kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 0g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 0g 21.79g Taco shells
Net carbs 27.5g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 27.7g 63.49g Taco shells
Magnesium 27mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 5876mg 100mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 11.02mg 1.64mg Baking powder
Sugar 0g 1.5g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.01mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.01mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 2191mg 233mg Baking powder
Sodium 10600mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.011mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 0.2µg 4.8µg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.08mg Taco shells
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin K 0µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 0µg 69µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Baking powder
Choline 0mg 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 0g 7.105g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg Taco shells
Threonine 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Taco shells
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
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 10276mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco shells
Taco shells is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.105g)
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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/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.