Baking Powder vs. Tofu
Nutrition comparison of Baking Powder and Tofu
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baking powder
versus
tofu
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baking powder and tofu:
- Both tofu and baking powder are high in calcium and iron.
- Baking powder is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Baking powder is an excellent source of potassium.
- Tofu has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Tofu is a great source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baking Powder (Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium) and Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tofu has 22% less calories than baking powder - tofu has 76 calories per 100 grams and baking powder has 97 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baking powder is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to tofu per calorie. Baking powder has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for tofu, 39:9:52 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baking Powder | Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 9% |
| Fat | ~ | 52% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baking powder is high in carbohydrates and tofu has 96% less carbohydrates than baking powder - tofu has 1.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and baking powder has 46.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Baking powder is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 633% more dietary fiber than tofu - tofu has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baking powder has 2.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tofu and baking powder contain similar amounts of sugar - tofu has 0.62g of sugar per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Tofu is a great source of protein and it has 79 times more protein than baking powder - tofu has 8.1g of protein per 100 grams and baking powder has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tofu and baking powder are low in saturated fat - tofu has 0.69g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baking powder has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tofu and baking powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - tofu has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tofu has more Vitamin A than baking powder - tofu has 25.5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tofu and baking powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tofu has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tofu and baking powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tofu has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tofu has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Baking Powder | Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.052 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.195 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.068 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both tofu and baking powder are high in calcium. Baking powder has 11 times more calcium than tofu - tofu has 350mg of calcium per 100 grams and baking powder has 4332mg of calcium.
iron
Both tofu and baking powder are high in iron. Baking powder has 52% more iron than tofu - tofu has 5.4mg of iron per 100 grams and baking powder has 8.2mg of iron.
potassium
Baking powder is an excellent source of potassium and it has 82 times more potassium than tofu - tofu has 121mg of potassium per 100 grams and baking powder has 10100mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, tofu has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than baking powder per 100 grams.
| Baking Powder | Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.319 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.319 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tofu has more linoleic acid than baking powder per 100 grams.
| Baking Powder | Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 2.38 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 2.38 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 Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does tofu or baking powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Tofu has 20% less calories than baking powder - tofu has 76 calories in 100g and baking powder has 97 calories.
Is tofu or baking powder better for protein?
Tofu is a great source of protein and it has 79 times more protein than baking powder - tofu has 8.1g of protein per 100 grams and baking powder has 0.1g of protein.
Does tofu or baking powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baking powder is high in carbohydrates and tofu has 100% fewer carbohydrates than baking powder - tofu has 1.9g of carbs for 100g and baking powder has 46.9g of carbohydrates.
Does tofu or baking powder contain more calcium?
Both tofu and baking powder are high in calcium. Baking powder has 11 times more calcium than tofu - tofu has 350mg of calcium in 100 grams and baking powder has 4332mg of calcium.
Does tofu or baking powder contain more iron?
Both tofu and baking powder are high in iron. Baking powder has 50% more iron than tofu - tofu has 5.4mg of iron in 100 grams and baking powder has 8.2mg of iron.
Does tofu or baking powder contain more potassium?
Baking powder is a rich source of potassium and it has 82 times more potassium than tofu - tofu has 121mg of potassium in 100 grams and baking powder has 10100mg of potassium.