Calories in Leavening agents, cream of tartar
Generic food Bread and Baked Goods
Leavening agents, cream of tartar contains 258 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tsp (3 g) provides about 8 kcal.
Roughly 100% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 0% from protein and 0% from fat (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 351% of the Daily Value for potassium, 22% of the Daily Value for copper and 21% of the Daily Value for iron.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 258 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 52 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 61.5 g | 22% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 0.2 g | 0.7% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 0 g | 0% |
| 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 ? | 8 mg | 0.6% |
| Iron ? | 3.7 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium ? | 2 mg | 0.5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 5 mg | 0.4% |
| Potassium ? | 16,500 mg | 351% |
| Zinc ? | 0.42 mg | 4% |
| Copper ? | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese ? | 0.21 mg | 9% |
| 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
- Carbohydrates 100%
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 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 6.7 g)
- Fiber0.2 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 9.5 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium52 mgin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 433 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water1.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0 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 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 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 ? | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 36.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,079 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 powder, low-sodium Dried or dry | 97 | 0.1 g | 46.9 g | 0.4 g |
| Leavening agents, baking soda | 0 | 0 g | 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared | 258 | 5.9 g | 57.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Rice paper | 323 | 5.9 g | 72.3 g | 1.1 g |
| Cake, sponge, prepared from recipe | 297 | 7.3 g | 57.7 g | 4.3 g |
| Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe | 290 | 6.6 g | 56 g | 5 g |
| Bread, pita, white, unenriched | 275 | 9.1 g | 55.7 g | 1.2 g |
| Bread, pita, white, enriched | 275 | 9.1 g | 55.7 g | 1.2 g |
| Bread, pita | 275 | 9.1 g | 55.7 g | 1.2 g |
| Wonton wrappers (includes egg roll wrappers) | 291 | 9.8 g | 57.9 g | 1.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in leavening agents?
100 g of leavening agents has 258 kcal. 1 tsp (3 g): about 8 kcal. 0.5 tsp (1.5 g): about 4 kcal.
How much protein is in leavening agents?
Leavening agents contains 0 g of protein per 100 g (0% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0 g in 1 tsp (3 g). About 0% 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 leavening agents?
Leavening agents has 61.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.2 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in leavening agents?
Leavening agents contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does leavening agents contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are potassium (351% DV), copper (22% DV) and iron (21% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in leavening agents?
100 g contains 52 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does leavening agents have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, leavening agents, cream of tartar has 258 kcal, while leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate has 53 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
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 175041. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.