Oats vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between oats and baking powder?
- Oats are higher in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, fiber, zinc, and magnesium; however, baking powder is richer in calcium, phosphorus, and iron.
- Baking powder's daily need coverage for calcium is 582% more.
- Oats have less sodium.
- Oats have a lower glycemic index (59) than baking powder (92).
We used Oats and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate types in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +555.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2045% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +6160% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +39600% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +44590.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10781.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +133.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +318.9% |
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 FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
16.89 g
Fats:
6.9 g
Carbs:
66.27 g
Water:
8.22 g
Other:
1.72 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 CarbsCarbs | +139.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +64.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +3812.8% |
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 Sugar |
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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 Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Calcium | 54mg | 5876mg | 582% |
Sodium | 2mg | 10600mg | 461% |
Phosphorus | 523mg | 2191mg | 238% |
Manganese | 4.916mg | 0.011mg | 213% |
Iron | 4.72mg | 11.02mg | 79% |
Copper | 0.626mg | 0.01mg | 68% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.763mg | 0mg | 64% |
Fiber | 10.6g | 0.2g | 42% |
Magnesium | 177mg | 27mg | 36% |
Zinc | 3.97mg | 0.01mg | 36% |
Protein | 16.89g | 0g | 34% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.349mg | 0mg | 27% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.535g | 0g | 17% |
Calories | 389kcal | 53kcal | 17% |
Folate | 56µg | 0µg | 14% |
Carbs | 66.27g | 27.7g | 13% |
Potassium | 429mg | 20mg | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.139mg | 0mg | 11% |
Fats | 6.9g | 0g | 11% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.119mg | 0mg | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.961mg | 0mg | 6% |
Saturated fat | 1.217g | 0g | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 2.178g | 0g | 5% |
Net carbs | 55.67g | 27.5g | N/A |
Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.575mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.694mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.284mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.895mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.405mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Calories diet |
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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs 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
30%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%

452%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 10598mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Oats is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?

Oats is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Baking powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.217g)
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.
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.