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Baking powder vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Baking powder and Taro?

  • Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Taro is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Fiber.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 583% more.
  • Taro contains 964 times less Sodium than Baking powder. Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, while Taro contains 11mg.

We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Taro, raw types 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 +13565.1%
Contains more Iron +1903.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +2508.3%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +2855%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +2200%
Contains more Copper +1620%
Contains more Manganese +3381.8%
Contains more Selenium +250%
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 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Calcium +13565.1%
Contains more Iron +1903.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +2508.3%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +2855%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +2200%
Contains more Copper +1620%
Contains more Manganese +3381.8%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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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10
Taro
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 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 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +5508.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1312.8%
Equal in Carbs - 26.46
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Other +5508.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1312.8%
Equal in Carbs - 26.46

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 Taro
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 Taro Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 22.36g Baking powder
Protein 0g 1.5g Taro
Fats 0g 0.2g Taro
Carbs 27.7g 26.46g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 112kcal Taro
Sugar 0g 0.4g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 4.1g Taro
Calcium 5876mg 43mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 0.55mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 33mg Taro
Phosphorus 2191mg 84mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 591mg Taro
Sodium 10600mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 0.01mg 0.23mg Taro
Copper 0.01mg 0.172mg Taro
Manganese 0.011mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Taro
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 0mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.095mg Taro
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.025mg Taro
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.6mg Taro
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.303mg Taro
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.283mg Taro
Folate 0µg 22µg Taro
Vitamin K 0µg 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.023mg Taro
Threonine 0.069mg Taro
Isoleucine 0.054mg Taro
Leucine 0.111mg Taro
Lysine 0.067mg Taro
Methionine 0.02mg Taro
Phenylalanine 0.082mg Taro
Valine 0.082mg Taro
Histidine 0.034mg Taro
Saturated Fat 0g 0.041g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.016g Taro
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.083g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Taro
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
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 10589mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro
Taro is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro
Taro is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.