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Baking powder
Baking powder by Asda provides 160 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 2.3 g of protein. That is 82% less sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Baking powder or raising agent category and comes in a 170 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 tablespoon
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 kcal | 141 +13% |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1.4 −63% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.3 −69% |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g | 28.1 +10% |
| Total sugars | 0.5 g | 2.9 −82% |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0.6 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 11 g | 0.9 +1083% |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 2.4 |
| Salt | 41.2 g | 23.9 +73% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 148 Baking powder or raising agent products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other baking powder or raising agent
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Raising Agents (Diphosphates, Sodium Carbonates), Rice Flour.
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 170 g
- Serving size
- 1 tablespoon
- Labels & certifications
- No gluten
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5057172722990
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Baking powder?
Baking powder contains 160 kcal per 100 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 March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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