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English muffins vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are English muffins and Hush puppies different?

  • English muffins are richer in Manganese, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, while Hush puppies are higher in Vitamin K, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Hush puppies covers your daily need of Vitamin K 19% more than English muffins.
  • English muffins contain 2 times more Manganese than Hush puppies. English muffins contain 0.505mg of Manganese, while Hush puppies contain 0.22mg.
  • English muffins are lower in Sodium.

English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) and Hush puppies, prepared from recipe types were used in this article.

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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 Iron +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +59.1%
Contains more Copper +104.5%
Contains more Manganese +129.5%
Contains more Selenium +41.8%
Contains more Calcium +70.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.4%
Contains more Potassium +32.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 24
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 84% 114% 18% 81% 13% 88% 19% 22% 29% 87%
Contains more Iron +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -36.4%
Contains more Zinc +59.1%
Contains more Copper +104.5%
Contains more Manganese +129.5%
Contains more Selenium +41.8%
Contains more Calcium +70.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.4%
Contains more Potassium +32.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 24

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 C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +306.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +375%
Contains more Vitamin K +1866.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.357
Equal in Folate - 89
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
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 C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +306.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +88.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +375%
Contains more Vitamin K +1866.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.357
Equal in Folate - 89

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15.2%
Contains more Water +50.2%
Contains more Fats +698.8%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Equal in Carbs - 46
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 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 Protein +15.2%
Contains more Water +50.2%
Contains more Fats +698.8%
Contains more Other +122.2%
Equal in Carbs - 46

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +752%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1349.6%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 2.108 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.263 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.219 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +752%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1349.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Hush puppies Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 43.2g Hush puppies
Protein 8.87g 7.7g English muffins
Fats 1.69g 13.5g Hush puppies
Carbs 44.17g 46g Hush puppies
Calories 227kcal 337kcal Hush puppies
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g 2.03g Hush puppies
Fiber 3.5g 2.8g English muffins
Calcium 163mg 278mg Hush puppies
Iron 4mg 3.04mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 24mg
Phosphorus 92mg 189mg Hush puppies
Potassium 109mg 144mg Hush puppies
Sodium 425mg 668mg English muffins
Zinc 1.05mg 0.66mg English muffins
Copper 0.135mg 0.066mg English muffins
Manganese 0.505mg 0.22mg English muffins
Selenium 22.4µg 15.8µg English muffins
Vitamin A 0IU 186IU Hush puppies
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 41µg Hush puppies
Vitamin E 0.31mg 1.26mg Hush puppies
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.2mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.352mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.332mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 2.782mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 0.357mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.102mg Hush puppies
Folate 94µg 89µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.19µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 1.2µg 23.6µg Hush puppies
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.082mg English muffins
Threonine 0.331mg 0.279mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.404mg 0.321mg English muffins
Leucine 0.652mg 0.71mg Hush puppies
Lysine 0.45mg 0.31mg English muffins
Methionine 153mg 0.169mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 0.382mg English muffins
Valine 0.454mg 0.388mg English muffins
Histidine 0.201mg 0.197mg English muffins
Cholesterol 0mg 45mg English muffins
Saturated Fat 0.733g 2.108g English muffins
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Hush puppies
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 3.263g Hush puppies
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 7.219g Hush puppies
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffins Hush puppies
Low Fats diet ok
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
32%
English muffins
37%
Hush puppies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
55%
Hush puppies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sodium?
English muffins
English muffins contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.375g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.