Baking Powder vs. Kidney Beans
Nutrition comparison of Baking Powder and Kidney Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baking powder
versus
kidney beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baking powder and kidney beans:
- Both baking powder and kidney beans are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baking powder is an excellent source of iron.
- Kidney bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Kidney bean is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baking Powder (Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium) and Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kidney bean is high in calories and baking powder has 20% less calories than kidney bean - baking powder has 97 calories per 100 grams and kidney bean has 121 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baking powder is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to kidney beans per calorie. Baking powder has a macronutrient ratio of 0:98:2 and for kidney beans, 26:67:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baking Powder | Kidney Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 98% | 67% |
| Fat | 2% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baking powder is high in carbohydrates and kidney bean has 56% less carbohydrates than baking powder - baking powder has 46.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and kidney bean has 20.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both baking powder and kidney beans are high in dietary fiber. Kidney bean has 173% more dietary fiber than baking powder - baking powder has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kidney bean has 6g of dietary fiber.
Protein
protein
Kidney bean is a great source of protein and it has 80 times more protein than baking powder - baking powder has 0.1g of protein per 100 grams and kidney bean has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baking powder and kidney beans are low in saturated fat - baking powder has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.33g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kidney beans and baking powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - kidney bean has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kidney beans and baking powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kidney bean has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Kidney bean has more Vitamin K than baking powder - kidney bean has 5.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kidney bean has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Baking Powder | Kidney Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.417 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.113 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both baking powder and kidney beans are high in calcium. Baking powder has 73 times more calcium than kidney bean - baking powder has 4332mg of calcium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Baking powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 445% more iron than kidney bean - baking powder has 8.2mg of iron per 100 grams and kidney bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both baking powder and kidney beans are high in potassium. Baking powder has 39 times more potassium than kidney bean - baking powder has 10100mg of potassium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 250mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kidney bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baking powder per 100 grams.
| Baking Powder | Kidney Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.132 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.132 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kidney bean has more linoleic acid than baking powder per 100 grams.
| Baking Powder | Kidney Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.217 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.217 G |
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 Kidney Beans .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Baking Powder (Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium) and Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) .
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FAQ
Does baking powder or kidney beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Kidney bean is high in calories and baking powder has 20% less calories than kidney bean - baking powder has 97 calories in 100g and kidney bean has 121 calories.
Does baking powder or kidney beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baking powder is high in carbohydrates and kidney bean has 60% fewer carbohydrates than baking powder - baking powder has 46.9g of carbs for 100g and kidney bean has 20.8g of carbohydrates.
Does baking powder or kidney beans contain more calcium?
Both baking powder and kidney beans are high in calcium. Baking powder has 73 times more calcium than kidney bean - baking powder has 4332mg of calcium in 100 grams and kidney bean has 58mg of calcium.
Does baking powder or kidney beans contain more iron?
Baking powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 450% more iron than kidney bean - baking powder has 8.2mg of iron in 100 grams and kidney bean has 1.5mg of iron.
Does baking powder or kidney beans contain more potassium?
Both baking powder and kidney beans are high in potassium. Baking powder has 39 times more potassium than kidney bean - baking powder has 10100mg of potassium in 100 grams and kidney bean has 250mg of potassium.