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Chocolate cake vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chocolate cake and Hush puppies

  • Chocolate cake is higher in Choline, and Copper, however, Hush puppies are richer in Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Hush puppies' daily need coverage for Calcium is 22% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has 4 times more Choline than Hush puppies. While Chocolate cake has 128.4mg of Choline, Hush puppies have only 32.7mg.
  • Hush puppies have less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Hush puppies, prepared from recipe.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -52.8%
Contains more Copper +213.6%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Calcium +363.3%
Contains more Iron +88.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.3%
Contains more Selenium +32.8%
Equal in Potassium - 144
Equal in Zinc - 0.66
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 84% 114% 18% 81% 13% 88% 19% 22% 29% 87%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -52.8%
Contains more Copper +213.6%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Calcium +363.3%
Contains more Iron +88.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.3%
Contains more Selenium +32.8%
Equal in Potassium - 144
Equal in Zinc - 0.66

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.8%
Contains more Folate +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 26% 0% 1% 88% 77% 53% 22% 24% 67% 24% 59%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.8%
Contains more Folate +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Protein +45.3%
Contains more Water +18.9%
Contains more Other +111.1%
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
8% 14% 46% 29% 4%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 13.5 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 29 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Protein +45.3%
Contains more Water +18.9%
Contains more Other +111.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.5%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 2.108 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.263 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.219 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate cake Hush puppies
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Hush puppies Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 43.2g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 7.7g Hush puppies
Fats 15.1g 13.5g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 46g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 337kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 2.03g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 2.8g Hush puppies
Calcium 60mg 278mg Hush puppies
Iron 1.61mg 3.04mg Hush puppies
Magnesium 32mg 24mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 106mg 189mg Hush puppies
Potassium 140mg 144mg Hush puppies
Sodium 315mg 668mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 0.66mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.207mg 0.066mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.22mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 15.8µg Hush puppies
Vitamin A 140IU 186IU Hush puppies
Vitamin A RAE 41µg Hush puppies
Vitamin E 1.26mg Hush puppies
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.352mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.332mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 2.782mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.357mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.102mg Hush puppies
Folate 27µg 89µg Hush puppies
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.19µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 23.6µg Hush puppies
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.082mg Hush puppies
Threonine 0.202mg 0.279mg Hush puppies
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.321mg Hush puppies
Leucine 0.407mg 0.71mg Hush puppies
Lysine 0.268mg 0.31mg Hush puppies
Methionine 0.116mg 0.169mg Hush puppies
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.382mg Hush puppies
Valine 0.283mg 0.388mg Hush puppies
Histidine 0.12mg 0.197mg Hush puppies
Cholesterol 58mg 45mg Hush puppies
Saturated Fat 5.43g 2.108g Hush puppies
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.004g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 3.263g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 7.219g Hush puppies

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Chocolate cake Hush puppies
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Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Chocolate cake
37%
Hush puppies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
55%
Hush puppies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.322g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients
  2. Hush puppies - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174999/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.