Baking powder vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between baking powder and yeast
- Baking powder is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and iron, yet yeast is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for yeast is 916% higher.
- Baking powder contains 208 times more sodium than yeast. Baking powder contains 10600mg of sodium, while yeast contains 51mg.
Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +19486.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +407.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +244% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +4675% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +4260% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +79300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2736.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3850% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
Protein:
40.44 g
Fats:
7.61 g
Carbs:
41.22 g
Water:
5.08 g
Other:
5.65 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +1091.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.8% |
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Water
~5.08g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 10.99mg | 916% |
| Folate | 0µg | 2340µg | 585% |
| Calcium | 5876mg | 30mg | 585% |
| Sodium | 10600mg | 51mg | 459% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 4mg | 308% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 13.5mg | 270% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 40.2mg | 251% |
| Phosphorus | 2191mg | 637mg | 222% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 1.5mg | 115% |
| Iron | 11.02mg | 2.17mg | 111% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 26.9g | 107% |
| Protein | 0g | 40.44g | 81% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 7.94mg | 72% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.436mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 955mg | 28% |
| Calories | 53kcal | 325kcal | 14% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 7.9µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.312mg | 13% |
| Fats | 0g | 7.61g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 4.309g | 11% |
| Choline | 0mg | 32mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 54mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 27.7g | 41.22g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 1.001g | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27.5g | 14.32g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.54mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.99mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.89mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.92mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 3.28mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.59mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.75mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 2.31mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.91mg | 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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566%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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94%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 10549mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Yeast is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.001g)
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 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.