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.
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.
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 | |
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| Protein | ~ | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | ~ |
| Fat | ~ | ~ |
| 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 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 Baking Soda (Leavening agents, baking soda) .
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 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.