Baking Powder by Sainsbury's

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Baking Powder

by Sainsbury's 160 g in Baking powders Barcode 00185370
Nutri-Score
Not enough data to compute
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
c
Environmental impact estimate

Baking Powder by Sainsbury's provides 184 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 2.3 g of protein. That is 82% more sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Baking powders category and comes in a 160 g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0.6 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.2 g · Low
Sugars
0.5 g · Low
Salt
43.1 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 Teaspoon (5 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 184 kcal 9 kcal 123 +50%
Total fat 0.6 g 0 g 0% 0.3 +108%
Saturated fat 0.2 g 0 g 0% 0.1 +88%
Carbohydrates 42.2 g 2.1 g 1% 31.4 +34%
Total sugars 0.5 g 0 g 0.3 +82%
Added sugars 0 g 0 g 0% 0
Dietary fiber 0.6 g 0 g 0% 4 −85%
Protein 2.3 g 0.1 g 0% 0.6 +295%
Salt 43.1 g 2.2 g 27.6 +56%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 26 Baking powders products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other baking powders

Calories higher 32%
Sugars lower 50%
Salt higher 39%
Saturated fat higher 25%
Protein top 17%
Fiber top 33%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Raising Agents: Disodium Diphosphate, Sodium Hydrogen Carbonate; Rice Flour.

Palm oil freeVeganVegetarian

Additives 4

High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
160 g
Serving size
1 Teaspoon (5 g)
Labels & certifications
VegetarianVegan
Sold in
France, United Kingdom
Barcode
00185370

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Baking Powder?

Baking Powder contains 184 kcal per 100 g and about 9 kcal per serving (1 Teaspoon (5 g)).

How much sugar is in Baking Powder?

Baking Powder has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Baking Powder healthy?

It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Baking Powder vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated July 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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