Baking powder vs. Tonic water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between baking powder and tonic water
- Baking powder is richer than tonic water in calcium, phosphorus, iron, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for baking powder is 587% higher.
- Tonic water contains less sodium.
- Tonic water has a lower glycemic index than baking powder.
Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Beverages, carbonated, tonic water.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +587500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1000% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
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:
8.8 g
Water:
91.1 g
Other:
0.1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +214.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67200% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1722% |
~equal in
Protein
~0g
~equal in
Fats
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 5876mg | 1mg | 588% |
| Sodium | 10600mg | 12mg | 460% |
| Phosphorus | 2191mg | 0mg | 313% |
| Iron | 11.02mg | 0.01mg | 138% |
| Carbs | 27.7g | 8.8g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 34kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 0g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.5g | 8.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 8.8g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
|
People also compare
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%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tonic water contains less Sodium (difference - 10588mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tonic water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is cheaper?
Tonic water is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.8g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baking powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.