Baking Powder vs. Sunflower Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Baking Powder and Sunflower Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baking powder
versus
sunflower seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baking powder and sunflower seeds:
- Both sunflower seeds and baking powder are high in calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Sunflower seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Sunflower seed is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baking Powder (Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium) and Sunflower Seeds (Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sunflower seed is high in calories and baking powder has 84% less calories than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 619 calories per 100 grams and baking powder has 97 calories.
| Baking Powder | Sunflower Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 12% |
| Fat | ~ | 77% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baking powder is high in carbohydrates and sunflower seed has 56% less carbohydrates than baking powder - sunflower seed has 20.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and baking powder has 46.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both sunflower seeds and baking powder are high in dietary fiber. Sunflower seed has 423% more dietary fiber than baking powder - sunflower seed has 11.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baking powder has 2.2g of dietary fiber.
Protein
protein
Sunflower seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 171 times more protein than baking powder - sunflower seed has 17.2g of protein per 100 grams and baking powder has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sunflower seed is high in saturated fat and baking powder has 99% less saturated fat than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baking powder has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sunflower seed has more Vitamin C than baking powder - sunflower seed has 1.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sunflower seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Baking Powder | Sunflower Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.325 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.285 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 4.198 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 7.056 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.805 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 238 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both sunflower seeds and baking powder are high in calcium. Baking powder has 75 times more calcium than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and baking powder has 4332mg of calcium.
iron
Both sunflower seeds and baking powder are high in iron. Baking powder has 20% more iron than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 6.8mg of iron per 100 grams and baking powder has 8.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both sunflower seeds and baking powder are high in potassium. Baking powder has 19 times more potassium than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 491mg of potassium per 100 grams and baking powder has 10100mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, sunflower seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baking powder per 100 grams.
| Baking Powder | Sunflower Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.079 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.079 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, sunflower seed has more linoleic acid than baking powder per 100 grams.
| Baking Powder | Sunflower Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 37.39 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 37.39 G |
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 Sunflower Seeds (Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, toasted, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does sunflower seeds or baking powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Sunflower seed is high in calories and baking powder has 80% less calories than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 619 calories in 100g and baking powder has 97 calories.
Does sunflower seeds or baking powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baking powder is high in carbohydrates and sunflower seed has 60% fewer carbohydrates than baking powder - sunflower seed has 20.6g of carbs for 100g and baking powder has 46.9g of carbohydrates.
Does sunflower seeds or baking powder contain more calcium?
Both sunflower seeds and baking powder are high in calcium. Baking powder has 75 times more calcium than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 57mg of calcium in 100 grams and baking powder has 4332mg of calcium.
Does sunflower seeds or baking powder contain more iron?
Both sunflower seeds and baking powder are high in iron. Baking powder has 20% more iron than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 6.8mg of iron in 100 grams and baking powder has 8.2mg of iron.
Does sunflower seeds or baking powder contain more potassium?
Both sunflower seeds and baking powder are high in potassium. Baking powder has 19 times more potassium than sunflower seed - sunflower seed has 491mg of potassium in 100 grams and baking powder has 10100mg of potassium.