Baking Powder vs. Chia Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Baking Powder and Chia 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
chia seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baking powder and chia seeds:
- Both chia seeds and baking powder are high in calcium, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Baking powder has 44.6 times less saturated fat than chia seed.
- Chia seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Chia seed is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baking Powder (Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium) and Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chia seed is high in calories and baking powder has 80% less calories than chia seed - chia seed has 486 calories per 100 grams and baking powder has 97 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baking powder is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chia seeds per calorie. Baking powder has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for chia seeds, 13:33:54 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baking Powder | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 33% |
| Fat | ~ | 54% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chia seeds and baking powder are high in carbohydrates. Chia seed is very similar to chia seed for carbohydrates - chia seed has 42.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and baking powder has 46.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chia seeds and baking powder are high in dietary fiber. Chia seed has 14 times more dietary fiber than baking powder - chia seed has 34.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baking powder has 2.2g of dietary fiber.
Protein
protein
Chia seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 164 times more protein than baking powder - chia seed has 16.5g of protein per 100 grams and baking powder has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Baking powder has 44.6 times less saturated fat than chia seed - chia seed has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baking powder has 0.07g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chia seeds and baking powder are low in trans fat - chia seed has 0.14g of trans fat per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chia seed has more Vitamin C than baking powder - chia seed has 1.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chia seed has more Vitamin A than baking powder - chia seed has 16.2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chia seed has more Vitamin E than baking powder - chia seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chia seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Baking Powder | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.62 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.17 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 8.83 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chia seeds and baking powder are high in calcium. Baking powder has 587% more calcium than chia seed - chia seed has 631mg of calcium per 100 grams and baking powder has 4332mg of calcium.
iron
Both chia seeds and baking powder are high in iron. Baking powder has a little more iron (6%) than chia seed by weight - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron per 100 grams and baking powder has 8.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both chia seeds and baking powder are high in potassium. Baking powder has 23 times more potassium than chia seed - chia seed has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and baking powder has 10100mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chia seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baking powder per 100 grams.
| Baking Powder | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 17.83 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 17.83 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chia seed has more linoleic acid than baking powder per 100 grams.
| Baking Powder | Chia Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 5.835 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.093 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 5.928 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 Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) .
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does chia seeds or baking powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Chia seed is high in calories and baking powder has 80% less calories than chia seed - chia seed has 486 calories in 100g and baking powder has 97 calories.
Does chia seeds or baking powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chia seeds and baking powder are high in carbohydrates. chia seed is very similar to chia seed for carbohydrates - chia seed has 42.1g of carbs for 100g and baking powder has 46.9g of carbohydrates.
Does chia seeds or baking powder contain more calcium?
Both chia seeds and baking powder are high in calcium. Baking powder has 590% more calcium than chia seed - chia seed has 631mg of calcium in 100 grams and baking powder has 4332mg of calcium.
Does chia seeds or baking powder contain more iron?
Both chia seeds and baking powder are high in iron. Baking powder has a little more iron ( 10%) than chia seed by weight - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron in 100 grams and baking powder has 8.2mg of iron.
Does chia seeds or baking powder contain more potassium?
Both chia seeds and baking powder are high in potassium. Baking powder has 23 times more potassium than chia seed - chia seed has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and baking powder has 10100mg of potassium.