Calories in Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium
Generic food Dried or dry Bread and Baked Goods
Data check: the calories do not match the protein, carbohydrate and fat values. The source data may contain an error, so treat these values with caution.
Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium contains 97 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tsp (5 g) provides about 5 kcal.
Roughly 98% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 2% from fat and 0.2% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in baked products on FoodFactly, where the median is 365 kcal per 100 g across 522 foods.
100 g provides 550% of the Daily Value for phosphorus, 333% of the Daily Value for calcium and 215% of the Daily Value for potassium.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 97 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.4 g | 0.5% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.073 g | 0.4% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 90 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 46.9 g | 17% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 0.1 g | 0.2% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 4,332 mg | 333% |
| Iron ? | 8.2 mg | 45% |
| Magnesium ? | 29 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus ? | 6,869 mg | 550% |
| Potassium ? | 10,100 mg | 215% |
| Zinc ? | 0.72 mg | 7% |
| Copper ? | 0.019 mg | 2% |
| Manganese ? | 0.42 mg | 18% |
| Selenium I | 0.2 µg | 0.4% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 0.2%
- Carbohydrates 98%
- Fat 2%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.1 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 6.7 g)
- Fiber2.2 gbelow the median for baked products (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 9.5 g)
- Fat0.4 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat0.073 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium90 mgin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 433 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water6.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.006 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.12 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.09 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.009 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.046 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.029 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water ? | 6.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 46.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 406 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 0 µg |
| Betaine Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Leavening agents
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate Dried or dry | 53 | 0 g | 27.7 g | 0 g |
| Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, straight phosphate Dried or dry | 51 | 0.1 g | 24.1 g | 0 g |
| Leavening agents, baking soda | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Leavening agents, cream of tartar | 258 | 0 g | 61.5 g | 0 g |
| Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed | 105 | 8.4 g | 18.1 g | 1.9 g |
| Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry Dried or dry | 325 | 40.4 g | 41.2 g | 7.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pancakes, plain, dry mix, complete, prepared Dried or dry | 194 | 5.2 g | 36.7 g | 2.5 g |
| Bread, white, prepared from recipe, made with nonfat dry milk Dried or dry | 274 | 7.7 g | 53.6 g | 2.6 g |
| Bread, boston brown, canned Canned | 195 | 5.2 g | 43.3 g | 1.5 g |
| Tortilla, corn, shelf stable | 215 | 4.3 g | 44.2 g | 2.3 g |
| Van's, Gluten Free, Totally Original Pancakes | 215 | 3.3 g | 40.3 g | 4.6 g |
| Pancakes, gluten-free, frozen, ready-to-heat Frozen | 215 | 3.3 g | 40.3 g | 4.6 g |
| Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, corn, without added salt | 222 | 5.7 g | 46.6 g | 2.5 g |
| English muffins, plain, unenriched, with calcium propionate (includes sourdough) | 235 | 7.7 g | 46 g | 1.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry leavening agents?
100 g of dried or dry leavening agents has 97 kcal. 1 tsp (5 g): about 5 kcal. 0.5 tsp (2.5 g): about 2 kcal.
How much protein is in dried or dry leavening agents?
Dried or dry leavening agents contains 0.1 g of protein per 100 g (0.2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.005 g in 1 tsp (5 g). About 0.2% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other baked products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 6.7 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry leavening agents?
Dried or dry leavening agents has 46.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.2 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry leavening agents?
Dried or dry leavening agents contains 0.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.073 g is saturated (0.4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry leavening agents contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are phosphorus (550% DV), calcium (333% DV), potassium (215% DV), iron (45% DV) and manganese (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry leavening agents?
100 g contains 90 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 172805. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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