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Baking powder vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Baking powder and Waffle?

  • Baking powder is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Waffle is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 562% higher.
  • Waffle has 21 times less Sodium than Baking powder. Baking powder has 10600mg of Sodium, while Waffle has 511mg.

We used Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe 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 +2204.3%
Contains more Iron +377.1%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1053.2%
Contains more Potassium +695%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +6700%
Contains more Copper +520%
Contains more Manganese +2309.1%
Contains more Selenium +23000%
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 77% 87% 14% 82% 15% 67% 19% 21% 35% 253%
Contains more Calcium +2204.3%
Contains more Iron +377.1%
Contains more Magnesium +42.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +1053.2%
Contains more Potassium +695%
Contains less Sodium -95.2%
Contains more Zinc +6700%
Contains more Copper +520%
Contains more Manganese +2309.1%
Contains more Selenium +23000%

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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Waffle
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 14% 0% 0% 2% 66% 81% 39% 30% 13% 35% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +2071%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Water +740%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Other +2071%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Water +740%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Waffle Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 32.9g Waffle
Protein 0g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 0g 14.1g Waffle
Carbs 27.7g 32.9g Waffle
Calories 53kcal 291kcal Waffle
Fiber 0.2g Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 255mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 2.31mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 19mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 190mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 159mg Waffle
Sodium 10600mg 511mg Waffle
Zinc 0.01mg 0.68mg Waffle
Copper 0.01mg 0.062mg Waffle
Manganese 0.011mg 0.265mg Waffle
Selenium 0.2µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin A 0IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.263mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.073mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.056mg Waffle
Folate 0µg 46µg Waffle
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg Waffle
Lysine 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg Waffle
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Baking powder
Saturated Fat 0g 2.866g Baking powder
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Waffle
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 6.785g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Waffle
Low Fats diet ok
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
26%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 10089mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Waffle
Waffle is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.866g)
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.