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Baking powder vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Baking powder and Watermelon

  • Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Watermelon is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Baking powder covers your daily Calcium needs 587% more than Watermelon.
  • Baking powder contains 10600 times more Sodium than Watermelon. While Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, Watermelon contains only 1mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Watermelon, raw.

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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 +83842.9%
Contains more Iron +4491.7%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +19818.2%
Contains more Potassium +460%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +320%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
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 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +83842.9%
Contains more Iron +4491.7%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +19818.2%
Contains more Potassium +460%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +900%
Contains more Copper +320%
Contains more Manganese +245.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 K +∞%
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 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +266.9%
Contains more Other +27941.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1729%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more Carbs +266.9%
Contains more Other +27941.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1729%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Watermelon Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 7.15g Baking powder
Protein 0g 0.61g Watermelon
Fats 0g 0.15g Watermelon
Carbs 27.7g 7.55g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 30kcal Baking powder
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 0g 6.2g Baking powder
Fiber 0.2g 0.4g Watermelon
Calcium 5876mg 7mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 0.24mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 10mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 2191mg 11mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 112mg Watermelon
Sodium 10600mg 1mg Watermelon
Zinc 0.01mg 0.1mg Watermelon
Copper 0.01mg 0.042mg Watermelon
Manganese 0.011mg 0.038mg Watermelon
Selenium 0.2µg 0.4µg Watermelon
Vitamin A 0IU 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0mg 0.05mg Watermelon
Vitamin C 0mg 8.1mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.033mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.021mg Watermelon
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.178mg Watermelon
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.045mg Watermelon
Folate 0µg 3µg Watermelon
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Watermelon
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Saturated Fat 0g 0.016g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.037g Watermelon
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.05g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Watermelon
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
9%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 10599mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $3.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon
Watermelon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
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.

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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.