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Baking powder vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between baking powder and truffle?

  • Baking powder is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and iron; however, truffle is richer in fiber, manganese, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and potassium.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for calcium is 572% more.
  • Truffle contains 303 times less sodium than baking powder. Baking powder contains 10600mg of sodium, while truffle contains 35mg.
  • Truffle has a lower glycemic index (45) than baking powder (92).

We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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.
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% 48% 67% 221% 61% 36% 79% 4.6% 254% 237%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3595.6%
Contains more IronIron +87.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1090.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +207.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3670%
Contains more CopperCopper +1730%
Contains more ZincZinc +13100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17636.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21600%

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% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 195% 118% 29% 26% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
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~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
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~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more OtherOther +2945.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.6%
Contains more WaterWater +196%

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 Truffle
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Truffle DV% diff.
Calcium 5876mg 159mg 572%
Sodium 10600mg 35mg 459%
Phosphorus 2191mg 184mg 287%
Fiber 0.2g 70.1g 280%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.951mg 84%
Selenium 0.2µg 43.4µg 79%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.844mg 65%
Iron 11.02mg 5.88mg 64%
Vitamin B3 0mg 6.267mg 39%
Potassium 20mg 754mg 22%
Copper 0.01mg 0.183mg 19%
Protein 0g 9.25g 19%
Carbs 27.7g 73.01g 15%
Magnesium 27mg 83mg 13%
Calories 53kcal 284kcal 12%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.32mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.481mg 10%
Folate 0µg 38µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.112mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.015mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.73g 1%
Net carbs 27.5g 2.91g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Truffle
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
31%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 10565mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
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.
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.

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.