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Drinking water vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Drinking water and Baking powder

  • The amount of Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Magnesium in Baking powder is higher than in Drinking water.
  • Baking powder covers your daily Calcium needs 587% more than Drinking water.
  • Drinking water contains less Sodium.

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

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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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +195766.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +2600%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 0.01
Equal in Copper - 0.01
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +195766.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +2600%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 0.01
Equal in Copper - 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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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 Water +1898%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +67200%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Water +1898%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +67200%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Drinking water Baking powder
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Drinking water Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 0g 27.5g Baking powder
Carbs 0g 27.7g Baking powder
Calories 0kcal 53kcal Baking powder
Fiber 0g 0.2g Baking powder
Calcium 3mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 0mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 1mg 27mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 0mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 0mg 20mg Baking powder
Sodium 4mg 10600mg Drinking water
Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
Copper 0.01mg 0.01mg
Manganese 0mg 0.011mg Baking powder
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Baking powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Drinking water Baking powder
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%
Drinking water
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Drinking water
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Drinking water
Drinking water contains less Sodium (difference - 10596mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drinking water
Drinking water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Drinking water
Drinking water is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baking powder
Baking powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Drinking water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173647/nutrients
  2. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.