Baking Soda vs. Tumeric
Nutrition comparison of Baking Soda and Tumeric
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baking soda
versus
tumeric
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baking soda and tumeric:
- Tumeric has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Tumeric is a great source of protein.
- Tumeric is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baking Soda (Leavening agents, baking soda) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tumeric is high in calories and baking soda has less calories than tumeric - tumeric has 312 calories per 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.
| Baking Soda | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 79% |
| Fat | ~ | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tumeric is high in carbohydrates and baking soda has less carbohydrates than tumeric - tumeric has 67.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Tumeric is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than baking soda - tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Baking soda has less sugar than tumeric - tumeric has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Tumeric is a great source of protein and it has more protein than baking soda - tumeric has 9.7g of protein per 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Baking soda has less saturated fat than tumeric - tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both tumeric and baking soda are low in trans fat - tumeric has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tumeric has more Vitamin C than baking soda - tumeric has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tumeric has more Vitamin E than baking soda - tumeric has 4.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tumeric has more Vitamin K than baking soda - tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tumeric has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Baking Soda | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.15 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.35 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.542 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.107 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tumeric is an excellent source of calcium and it has more calcium than baking soda - tumeric has 168mg of calcium per 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Tumeric is an excellent source of iron and it has more iron than baking soda - tumeric has 55mg of iron per 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.
potassium
Tumeric is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than baking soda - tumeric has 2080mg 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 Soda (Leavening agents, baking soda) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) .
Baking Soda 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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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% | 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% | 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% | 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 tumeric or baking soda contain more calories in 100 grams?Tumeric is high in calories and baking soda has less calories than tumeric - tumeric has 312 calories in 100g and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.
Does tumeric or baking soda have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tumeric is high in carbohydrates and baking soda has fewer carbohydrates than tumeric - tumeric has 67.1g of carbs for 100g and baking soda has no carbs..
Does tumeric or baking soda contain more calcium?
Tumeric is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than baking soda - tumeric has 168mg of calcium in 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.
Does tumeric or baking soda contain more iron?
Tumeric is an abundant source of iron and it has more iron than baking soda - tumeric has 55mg of iron in 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.
Does tumeric or baking soda contain more potassium?
Tumeric is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than baking soda - tumeric has 2080mg of potassium in 100 grams and baking soda does not contain significant amounts.