Baking Powder vs. Salt
Nutrition comparison of Baking Powder and Salt
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baking powder
versus
salt
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baking powder and salt:
- Baking powder is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Baking powder is an excellent source of calcium, iron and potassium.
- Salt has signficantly less calories than baking powder.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baking Powder (Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium) and Salt (Salt, table) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salt has signficantly less calories than baking powder - baking powder has 97 calories per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
| Baking Powder | Salt | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | ~ |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baking powder is high in carbohydrates and salt has less carbohydrates than baking powder - baking powder has 46.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Baking powder is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salt - baking powder has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Baking powder and salt contain similar amounts of protein - baking powder has 0.1g of protein per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baking powder and salt are low in saturated fat - baking powder has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
The B Vitamins
Minerals
calcium
Baking powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 179 times more calcium than salt - baking powder has 4332mg of calcium per 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Baking powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than salt - baking powder has 8.2mg of iron per 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
potassium
Baking powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 1261 times more potassium than salt - baking powder has 10100mg of potassium per 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Baking Powder (Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium) and Salt (Salt, table) .
Baking Powder g
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | sodium | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does baking powder or salt contain more calories in 100 grams?Salt has signficantly less calories than baking powder - baking powder has 97 calories in 100g and salt does not contain significant amounts.
Does baking powder or salt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baking powder is high in carbohydrates and salt has fewer carbohydrates than baking powder - baking powder has 46.9g of carbs for 100g and salt has no carbs..
Does baking powder or salt contain more calcium?
Baking powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 179 times more calcium than salt - baking powder has 4332mg of calcium in 100 grams and salt has 24mg of calcium.
Does baking powder or salt contain more iron?
Baking powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 23 times more iron than salt - baking powder has 8.2mg of iron in 100 grams and salt has 0.33mg of iron.
Does baking powder or salt contain more potassium?
Baking powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 1261 times more potassium than salt - baking powder has 10100mg of potassium in 100 grams and salt has 8mg of potassium.