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Hush puppies vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Hush puppies and Biscuit?

  • Hush puppies are richer in Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, yet Biscuit is richer in Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Hush puppies' daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 14% higher.
  • Hush puppies have 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Biscuit. Hush puppies have 0.102mg of Vitamin B6, while Biscuit has 0.035mg.
  • Biscuit contains less Cholesterol.

We used Hush puppies, prepared from recipe and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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.
Hush puppies
Hush puppies
6
:
4
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Calcium +18.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -13.2%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Manganese +71.8%
Contains more Selenium +23.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.9
Hush puppies
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 84% 114% 18% 81% 13% 88% 19% 22% 29% 87%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Calcium +18.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.2%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -13.2%
Contains more Copper +24.2%
Contains more Manganese +71.8%
Contains more Selenium +23.4%
Equal in Iron - 2.9

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.
Hush puppies
Hush puppies
9
:
2
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Vitamin A +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.4%
Contains more Folate +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +137.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.356
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.949
Hush puppies
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%
Biscuit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +191.4%
Contains more Folate +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +137.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.356
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.31
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.949

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hush puppies
Hush puppies
4
:
1
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Fats +20.7%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Carbs - 44.6
Equal in Water - 28.9
Hush puppies
8% 14% 46% 29% 4%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 13.5 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 29 g
Other: 3.8 g
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Fats +20.7%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Carbs - 44.6
Equal in Water - 28.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Hush puppies
Hush puppies
2
:
1
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.4%
Hush puppies
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 2.108 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.263 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.219 g
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +73.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +112.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hush puppies Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 43.1g Hush puppies
Protein 7.7g 7g Hush puppies
Fats 13.5g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 46g 44.6g Hush puppies
Calories 337kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.03g 2.18g Hush puppies
Fiber 2.8g 1.5g Hush puppies
Calcium 278mg 235mg Hush puppies
Iron 3.04mg 2.9mg Hush puppies
Magnesium 24mg 18mg Hush puppies
Phosphorus 189mg 164mg Hush puppies
Potassium 144mg 121mg Hush puppies
Sodium 668mg 580mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.66mg 0.54mg Hush puppies
Copper 0.066mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Manganese 0.22mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 15.8µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 186IU 82IU Hush puppies
Vitamin A RAE 41µg Hush puppies
Vitamin E 1.26mg Hush puppies
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.352mg 0.356mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.31mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B3 2.782mg 2.949mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.357mg 0.285mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B6 0.102mg 0.035mg Hush puppies
Folate 89µg 61µg Hush puppies
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.08µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 23.6µg Hush puppies
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.087mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.279mg 0.211mg Hush puppies
Isoleucine 0.321mg 0.273mg Hush puppies
Leucine 0.71mg 0.514mg Hush puppies
Lysine 0.31mg 0.226mg Hush puppies
Methionine 0.169mg 0.132mg Hush puppies
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0.347mg Hush puppies
Valine 0.388mg 0.313mg Hush puppies
Histidine 0.197mg 0.161mg Hush puppies
Cholesterol 45mg 3mg Biscuit
Saturated Fat 2.108g 4.324g Hush puppies
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Hush puppies
Monounsaturated Fat 3.263g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 7.219g 4.163g Hush puppies

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hush puppies Biscuit
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
37%
Hush puppies
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Hush puppies
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Hush puppies - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174999/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.