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Baking powder vs. Water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Baking powder and Water

  • Water contains less Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Magnesium than Baking powder.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 587% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Water is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Beverages, water, tap, well.

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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 +195766.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +2600%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +60%
Equal in Zinc - 0.01
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 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +195766.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +2600%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +60%
Equal in Zinc - 0.01

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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Water
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +67200%
Contains more Water +1898%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +67200%
Contains more Water +1898%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Water Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 0g Baking powder
Carbs 27.7g 0g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 0kcal Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 0g Baking powder
Calcium 5876mg 3mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 0mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 1mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 0mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 0mg Baking powder
Sodium 10600mg 5mg Water
Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
Copper 0.01mg 0.016mg Water
Manganese 0.011mg 0mg Baking powder
Selenium 0.2µg Baking powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Water
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
1%
Water

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 10595mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Water
Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Water
Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Water
Water is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baking powder
Baking powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baking powder
Baking powder is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.