Baking Powder vs. Baking Soda

Nutrition comparison of Baking Powder and Baking Soda


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of baking powder versus baking soda (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baking powder and baking soda:

  • Baking powder is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Baking powder is an excellent source of calcium, iron and potassium.
  • Baking soda has signficantly less calories than baking powder.
Detailed nutritional comparison of baking powder and baking soda is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Baking Powder (Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium) and Baking Soda (Leavening agents, baking soda) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Image of Baking Powder src
Image of Baking Soda src

Calories and Carbs

calories

Baking soda has signficantly less calories than baking powder - baking powder has 97 calories per 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.

Baking Powder Baking Soda
Protein ~ ~
Carbohydrates 98% ~
Fat 2% ~
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Baking powder is high in carbohydrates and baking soda has less carbohydrates than baking powder - baking powder has 46.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.

dietary fiber

Baking powder is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than baking soda - baking powder has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Baking powder and baking soda contain similar amounts of protein - baking powder has 0.1g of protein per 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.

Fat

saturated fat

Both baking powder and baking soda are low in saturated fat - baking powder has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

The B Vitamins

Minerals

calcium

Baking powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has more calcium than baking soda - baking powder has 4332mg of calcium per 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.

iron

Baking powder is an excellent source of iron and it has more iron than baking soda - baking powder has 8.2mg of iron per 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.

potassium

Baking powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than baking soda - baking powder has 10100mg of potassium per 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.




Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Baking Powder or Baking Soda .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Baking Powder (Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium) and Baking Soda (Leavening agents, baking soda) .

Baking Powder g

()
Daily Values (%)

Baking Soda g

()
KCAL %
calories
KCAL %
G %
carbohydrates
G %
G %
dietary fiber
G %
G sugar G
G %
total fat
G %
G %
saturated fat
G %
G monounsaturated fat G
G polyunsaturated fat G
G trans fat G
MG cholesterol MG
MG %
sodium
MG %
Vitamins and Minerals
UG %
Vitamin A
UG %
MG %
Vitamin C
MG %
IU %
Vitamin D
IU %
MG %
calcium
MG %
MG %
iron
MG %
MG %
magnesium
MG %
MG %
potassium
MG %
MG %
thiamin (Vit B1)
MG %
MG %
riboflavin (Vit B2)
MG %
MG %
niacin (Vit B3)
MG %
MG %
Vitamin B6
MG %
MG %
pantothenic acid (Vit B5)
MG %
UG %
folate (Vit B9)
UG %
UG %
Vitamin B12
UG %
MG %
Vitamin E
MG %
UG %
Vitamin K
UG %
G %
protein
G %
UG %
biotin (Vit B7)
UG %
MG %
choline
MG %
MG %
chlorine
MG %
UG %
chromium
UG %
MG %
copper
MG %
UG %
fluoride
UG %
UG %
iodine
UG %
MG %
manganese
MG %
UG %
molybdenum
UG %
MG %
phosphorus
MG %
UG %
selenium
UG %
MG %
zinc
MG %
G Water G
G Starch G
G Alcohol G


FAQ

Does baking powder or baking soda contain more calories in 100 grams?
Baking soda has signficantly less calories than baking powder - baking powder has 97 calories in 100g and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.

Does baking powder or baking soda have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baking powder is high in carbohydrates and baking soda has fewer carbohydrates than baking powder - baking powder has 46.9g of carbs for 100g and baking soda has no carbs..

Does baking powder or baking soda contain more calcium?
Baking powder is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than baking soda - baking powder has 4332mg of calcium in 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.

Does baking powder or baking soda contain more iron?
Baking powder is an abundant source of iron and it has more iron than baking soda - baking powder has 8.2mg of iron in 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.

Does baking powder or baking soda contain more potassium?
Baking powder is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than baking soda - baking powder has 10100mg of potassium in 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.