Baking Powder vs. Vanilla Yogurt
Nutrition comparison of Baking Powder and Vanilla Yogurt
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baking powder
versus
vanilla yogurt
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baking powder and vanilla yogurt:
- Both baking powder and vanilla yogurt are high in calcium and potassium.
- Baking powder has 26.1 times less saturated fat than vanilla yogurt.
- Baking powder is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Baking powder is an excellent source of iron.
- Vanilla yogurt has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baking Powder (Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium) and Vanilla Yogurt (Yogurt, vanilla, whole milk) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baking powder and vanilla yogurt contain similar amounts of calories - baking powder has 97 calories per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 100 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baking powder is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to vanilla yogurt per calorie. Baking powder has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for vanilla yogurt, 19:53:28 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baking Powder | Vanilla Yogurt | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 100% | 53% |
| Fat | ~ | 28% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baking powder is high in carbohydrates and vanilla yogurt has 71% less carbohydrates than baking powder - baking powder has 46.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 13.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Baking powder is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than vanilla yogurt - baking powder has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Baking powder has less sugar than vanilla yogurt - vanilla yogurt has 13.5g of sugar per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Vanilla yogurt has 47 times more protein than baking powder - baking powder has 0.1g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 4.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Baking powder has 26.1 times less saturated fat than vanilla yogurt - baking powder has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Baking powder has less cholesterol than vanilla yogurt - vanilla yogurt has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Vanilla yogurt has more Vitamin C than baking powder - vanilla yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Vanilla yogurt has more Vitamin A than baking powder - vanilla yogurt has 28ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Vanilla yogurt and baking powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - vanilla yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Vanilla yogurt and baking powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - vanilla yogurt has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Vanilla yogurt and baking powder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - vanilla yogurt has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and baking powder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Vanilla yogurt has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Baking Powder | Vanilla Yogurt | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.197 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 0.105 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.044 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 11 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both baking powder and vanilla yogurt are high in calcium. Baking powder has 24 times more calcium than vanilla yogurt - baking powder has 4332mg of calcium per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 168mg of calcium.
iron
Baking powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 115 times more iron than vanilla yogurt - baking powder has 8.2mg of iron per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Both baking powder and vanilla yogurt are high in potassium. Baking powder has 45 times more potassium than vanilla yogurt - baking powder has 10100mg of potassium per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 215mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both baking powder and vanilla yogurt contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Baking Powder | Vanilla Yogurt | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.038 G |
| Total | 0.029 G | 0.038 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both baking powder and vanilla yogurt contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Baking Powder | Vanilla Yogurt | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.068 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 0.068 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 Vanilla Yogurt (Yogurt, vanilla, whole milk) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | 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% | chromium | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does baking powder or vanilla yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Baking powder and vanilla yogurt contain similar amounts of calories - baking powder has 97 calories in 100g and vanilla yogurt has 100 calories.
Does baking powder or vanilla yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baking powder is high in carbohydrates and vanilla yogurt has 70% fewer carbohydrates than baking powder - baking powder has 46.9g of carbs for 100g and vanilla yogurt has 13.5g of carbohydrates.
Does baking powder or vanilla yogurt contain more calcium?
Both baking powder and vanilla yogurt are high in calcium. Baking powder has 24 times more calcium than vanilla yogurt - baking powder has 4332mg of calcium in 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 168mg of calcium.
Does baking powder or vanilla yogurt contain more iron?
Baking powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 115 times more iron than vanilla yogurt - baking powder has 8.2mg of iron in 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 0.07mg of iron.
Does baking powder or vanilla yogurt contain more potassium?
Both baking powder and vanilla yogurt are high in potassium. Baking powder has 45 times more potassium than vanilla yogurt - baking powder has 10100mg of potassium in 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 215mg of potassium.