Baking powder vs. Vegetable oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between baking powder and vegetable oil
- Baking powder is richer in calcium, phosphorus, iron, and magnesium, yet vegetable oil is richer in vitamin E, vitamin K, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for calcium for baking powder is 588% higher.
- Vegetable oil 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 Oil, corn, peanut, and olive.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +8376.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
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Fats:
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Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
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Fats:
100 g
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Water:
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| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 5876mg | 0mg | 588% |
| Sodium | 10600mg | 0mg | 461% |
| Phosphorus | 2191mg | 0mg | 313% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 33.033g | 220% |
| Fats | 0g | 100g | 154% |
| Iron | 11.02mg | 0.13mg | 136% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 48.033g | 120% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 14.78mg | 99% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 14.367g | 65% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 884kcal | 42% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 21µg | 18% |
| Carbs | 27.7g | 0g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 0g | 1% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable oil contains less Sodium (difference - 10600mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vegetable oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Vegetable oil is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.367g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.