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Baking powder vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Baking powder and Wafer?

  • Baking powder is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Wafer is higher in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 584% higher.
  • Wafer has 18 times less Sodium than Baking powder. Baking powder has 10600mg of Sodium, while Wafer has 580mg.

We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Cookies, chocolate wafers 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.
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%
Wafer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18854.8%
Contains more IronIron +174.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1559.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +96.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +950%
Contains more CopperCopper +4530%
Contains more ZincZinc +10800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +6227.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2750%

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%
Wafer
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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% 0.6% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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 Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more OtherOther +3265%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.5%
~equal in Water ~4.5g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Wafer Opinion
Calories 53kcal 433kcal Wafer
Protein 0g 6.6g Wafer
Fats 0g 14.2g Wafer
Net carbs 27.5g 69.3g Wafer
Carbs 27.7g 72.7g Wafer
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 53mg Wafer
Calcium 5876mg 31mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 210mg Wafer
Iron 11.02mg 4.01mg Baking powder
Sugar 0g 37.43g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 3.4g Wafer
Copper 0.01mg 0.463mg Wafer
Zinc 0.01mg 1.09mg Wafer
Phosphorus 2191mg 132mg Baking powder
Sodium 10600mg 580mg Wafer
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Wafer
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0mg 0.72mg Wafer
Manganese 0.011mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 0.2µg 5.7µg Wafer
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.203mg Wafer
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.266mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.858mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.381mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.051mg Wafer
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Wafer
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Wafer
Folate 0µg 47µg Wafer
Choline 0mg 14.3mg Wafer
Saturated Fat 0g 4.241g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.865g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 4.153g Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg Wafer
Isoleucine 0.261mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg Wafer
Lysine 0.281mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg Wafer
Phenylalanine 0.308mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Wafer
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
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wafer
Wafer contains less Sodium (difference - 10020mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wafer
Wafer is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.241g)
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.