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Baking powder vs. Tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Baking powder and Tea?

  • Baking powder is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Magnesium, while Tea is higher in Manganese.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 587% higher.
  • Tea has 2650 times less Sodium than Baking powder. Baking powder has 10600mg of Sodium, while Tea has 4mg.

We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, prepared with water 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 Calcium +195766.7%
Contains more Iron +110100%
Contains more Magnesium +1250%
Contains more Phosphorus +219000%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +3463.6%
Equal in Potassium - 18
Equal in Zinc - 0.01
Equal in Copper - 0.011
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 1% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 4% 52% 0%
Contains more Calcium +195766.7%
Contains more Iron +110100%
Contains more Magnesium +1250%
Contains more Phosphorus +219000%
Contains more Potassium +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +3463.6%
Equal in Potassium - 18
Equal in Zinc - 0.01
Equal in Copper - 0.011

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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Tea
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +16194.1%
Contains more Other +44766.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +1892.4%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
100%
Protein: 0.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.17 g
Water: 99.62 g
Other: 0.15 g
Contains more Carbs +16194.1%
Contains more Other +44766.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +1892.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Tea Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 0.17g Baking powder
Protein 0g 0.06g Tea
Carbs 27.7g 0.17g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 1kcal Baking powder
Sugar 0g 0.02g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 0g Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 3mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 0.01mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 2mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 1mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 18mg Baking powder
Sodium 10600mg 4mg Tea
Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
Copper 0.01mg 0.011mg Tea
Manganese 0.011mg 0.392mg Tea
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Baking powder
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.003mg Tea
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.032mg Tea
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.013mg Tea
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.001mg Tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Tea
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
6%
Tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tea
Tea contains less Sodium (difference - 10596mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tea
Tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Tea
Tea is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tea
Tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baking powder
Baking powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)

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. Tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174873/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.