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Baking powder

Baking powder

Carb Check

Carbs
38g
Carbs
Fiber
0g
Fiber
Net Carbs
38g
Net Carbs
Carbs per Portion
6.5g
Carbs per Portion
GI Estimate
Very Low (<= 20)
GI Estimate

Legend

Low Impact
Moderate Impact
High Impact

Color-coded system for nutritional impact: Use for food choices, especially for diabetes or low-carb diets.

Diet Check

Low Carb
Yes
Keto
Yes
Carnivore
Yes
Paleo
Yes
Slow Carb
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Low FODMAP
Yes

pH Check

Baking powder
Alkaline

Nutrient Distribution per 100g

Baking powder

  • Water
    6.0g
  • Fiber
    0.0g
  • Carbs
    38.0g
  • Fat
    0.0g
  • Protein
    5.0g

Advanced Nutrient Analysis

Histamine
Not present
Purine
Not present
Tyramine
Not present
FODMAP
Not present
Oxalate
Not present
Goitrogen
Low
Sulfite
Not present
Nitrate
Not present
Antioxidants
Not present

Legend

Not present
Low
Moderate
High
Very High

For the antioxidant level, the scale is flipped. 1 (green) is a high antioxidant level, and 5 (purple) is a low antioxidant level.

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Nutrition Quiz

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Baking powder is high in carbohydrates at 38g per 100g and is not suitable for a ketogenic diet. A typical serving of 17g delivers 6.5g of carbs, which exceeds the daily limit for most ketogenic protocols. As part of a balanced diet, Baking powder provides 175 kcal, 5g of protein, and 0g of fat per 100g.

  • Net carbs: 38 g
  • Sodium: 11800 mg
  • Phosphorus: 8430
  • Calcium: 1100

With 38g of carbohydrates per 100g, Baking powder is not compatible with a ketogenic diet. A single serving of 17g already provides 6.5g of carbs, well above the 20g daily limit of strict keto protocols and likely to disrupt ketosis. Low-carb followers should avoid Baking powder or replace it with lower-carb alternatives.

Baking powder is carbohydrate-dense with 38g of carbs per 100g. A serving of 17g provides 6.5g of carbohydrates, which can cause a significant rise in blood glucose. Those with diabetes or following a low-carb diet should consume it with caution and monitor their individual glucose response.

Vitamin Check

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0
0% RDA
Vitamin C
0
0% RDA
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
0
0% RDA
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0
0% RDA
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
0
0% RDA
Beta-Carotene
0
0% RDA

RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 17g serving.

Mineral Check

Sodium
50
0% RDA
Calcium
1100
23% RDA
Iron
0
0% RDA
Potassium
50
0% RDA
Magnesium
9
0% RDA
Phosphorus
8430
205% RDA
Zinc
2.8
5% RDA

RDA percentages are based on EU reference values for adults (19-50 years) per 17g serving.

Allergen Check

Fructose
Not present
Lactose
Not present
Gluten
Not present
Soy
Not present
Shellfish
Not present

Legend

Not present
Traces
Low
Moderate
High

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