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Saltine cracker vs. Baking powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Saltine cracker and Baking powder?

  • Saltine cracker is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Manganese, while Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Baking powder's daily need coverage for Calcium is 585% higher.
  • Saltine cracker is lower in Sodium.

We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +475%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +9300%
Contains more Copper +1350%
Contains more Manganese +5690.9%
Contains more Selenium +10600%
Contains more Calcium +26609.1%
Contains more Iron +42.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1838.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Contains more Potassium +475%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +9300%
Contains more Copper +1350%
Contains more Manganese +5690.9%
Contains more Selenium +10600%
Contains more Calcium +26609.1%
Contains more Iron +42.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1838.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 27

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 E +∞%
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% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +197.1%
Contains more Water +47.1%
Contains more Other +2959.1%
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +197.1%
Contains more Water +47.1%
Contains more Other +2959.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saltine cracker Baking powder
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 Saltine cracker Baking powder Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 27.5g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 0g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 0g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 27.7g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 53kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 0g Baking powder
Fiber 2.7g 0.2g Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 5876mg Baking powder
Iron 7.72mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Magnesium 26mg 27mg Baking powder
Phosphorus 113mg 2191mg Baking powder
Potassium 115mg 20mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 849mg 10600mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 0.01mg Saltine cracker
Copper 0.145mg 0.01mg Saltine cracker
Manganese 0.637mg 0.011mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 0.2µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Folate 124µg 0µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg Saltine cracker
Methionine 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 0g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 0g Saltine cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 0g Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Baking powder
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
44%
Saltine cracker
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker contains less Sodium (difference - 9751mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.244g)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.