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Baking powder calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of baking powder contains 53 calories, with 0 g of protein, 27.7 g of carbohydrate and 0 g of fat. It provides 0.2 g of fiber per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 0% Carbs 100% Fat 0%
How baking powder compares
Per 100 g, against the closest bread in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baking powder | 53 kcal | 0 g | 27.7 g | 0 g |
| Low-sodium baking powder | 97 kcal | 0.1 g | 46.9 g | 0.4 g |
| Compressed baker's yeast | 105 kcal | 8.4 g | 18.1 g | 1.9 g |
| Cornbread stuffing, prepared | 179 kcal | 2.9 g | 21.9 g | 8.8 g |
| Pancake, prepared | 194 kcal | 5.2 g | 36.7 g | 2.5 g |
Nutrition facts for baking powder
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 53 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 27.7 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Salt | 26.5 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in baking powder
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 5876 mg | 452% |
| Phosphorus | 2191 mg | 175% |
| Iron | 11 mg | 61% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 20 mg | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.01 mg | <1% |
| Manganese | 0.01 mg | <1% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common baking powder servings
How many calories in a portion of baking powder — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ½ tsp (2 g) | 1.1 kcal | 0 g | 0.6 g | 0 g |
| 1 tsp (5 g) | 2.7 kcal | 0 g | 1.4 g | 0 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 53 kcal | 0 g | 28 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in baking powder?
Baking powder has 53 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in baking powder?
Baking powder contains 0 g of protein per 100 g.
Is baking powder low in calories?
Compared with other bread it is: 53 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 363.5 kcal.
Are these baking powder calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #172803 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
