Egg white vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between egg whites and baking powder
- Egg whites have more selenium and vitamin B2; however, baking powder is higher in calcium, phosphorus, and iron.
- Baking powder covers your daily need for calcium, 587% more than egg whites.
- Egg whites have less sodium.
- The glycemic index of baking powder is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Egg, white, raw, fresh 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 more PotassiumPotassium | +715% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9900% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +145.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83842.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +13675% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14506.7% |
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 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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.9 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
87.57 g
Other:
0.63 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
27.7 g
Water:
5 g
Other:
67.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1651.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +3694.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +10582.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 7mg | 5876mg | 587% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 10600mg | 454% |
| Phosphorus | 15mg | 2191mg | 311% |
| Iron | 0.08mg | 11.02mg | 137% |
| Selenium | 20µg | 0.2µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.439mg | 0mg | 34% |
| Protein | 10.9g | 0g | 22% |
| Carbs | 0.73g | 27.7g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 163mg | 20mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Folate | 4µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.105mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.023mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2g | 1% |
| Calories | 52kcal | 53kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.73g | 27.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.71g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.004mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Choline | 1.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.661mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.399mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.809mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 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
10%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
452%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Egg white contains less Sodium (difference - 10434mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg white is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
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 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.