Baking Powder Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Baking powder is a significant source of sodium in baked goods, as it typically contains sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and acid salts .
Because it often includes acidifying agents like calcium acid phosphate or sodium aluminum sulfate, baking powder contributes to the total mineral content of foods, specifically phosphorus and calcium .
The ingredient's primary function is to release carbon dioxide gas when moistened or heated, which provides volume and texture without adding significant calories or macronutrients .

Interesting fact

Modern double-acting baking powder was popularized in the 1880s by Eben Norton Horsford, who replaced the unstable cream of tartar with calcium acid phosphate to make the product more shelf-stable.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

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Phosphorus

EPIC

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Sodium

EPIC

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Calcium

ACE

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Zinc

169

kcal per 100g

Protein5.20g

Carbs37.8g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianGluten FreeDairy FreeKetoLow Fodmap

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Mineral extraction and chemical processing have a low carbon footprint compared to agricultural products.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Keep Dry

6–12 months

Moisture can trigger the chemical reaction prematurely.

Airtight Container

6–12 months

Cool Dark Place

6–12 months

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 2 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Nutrient analysis of three low-carbohydrate diets differing in carbohydrate content - PMC

[1]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Effects of Oral Sodium Bicarbonate on Renal Function ... - PMC

[7]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Aspartame and Other Sweeteners in Food

[10]www.fda.govfda.gov

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

3.4

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