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Hush puppies vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Hush puppies and Gingerbread?

  • Hush puppies are richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, yet Gingerbread is richer in Manganese, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Hush puppies' daily need coverage for Calcium is 21% higher.
  • Hush puppies have 4 times more Phosphorus than Gingerbread. Hush puppies have 189mg of Phosphorus, while Gingerbread has 54mg.
  • Gingerbread contains less Sodium.

We used Hush puppies, prepared from recipe and Cake, gingerbread, 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.
Contains more Calcium +291.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Zinc +69.2%
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +204.9%
Contains less Sodium -51%
Contains more Copper +195.5%
Contains more Manganese +210.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
Equal in Selenium - 16.3
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 84% 114% 18% 81% 13% 88% 19% 22% 29% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +291.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Zinc +69.2%
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +204.9%
Contains less Sodium -51%
Contains more Copper +195.5%
Contains more Manganese +210.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.88
Equal in Selenium - 16.3

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 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.1%
Contains more Folate +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.1%
Contains more Folate +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.375

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.4%
Contains more Other +52%
Contains more Fats +21.5%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2
Equal in Water - 28
8% 14% 46% 29% 4%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 13.5 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 29 g
Other: 3.8 g
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +97.4%
Contains more Other +52%
Contains more Fats +21.5%
Equal in Carbs - 49.2
Equal in Water - 28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.3%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 2.108 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.263 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.219 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.3%

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 Gingerbread
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hush puppies Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 7.7g 3.9g Hush puppies
Fats 13.5g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 46g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 337kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 2.03g Gingerbread
Fiber 2.8g Hush puppies
Calcium 278mg 71mg Hush puppies
Iron 3.04mg 2.88mg Hush puppies
Magnesium 24mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 189mg 54mg Hush puppies
Potassium 144mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 668mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.66mg 0.39mg Hush puppies
Copper 0.066mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.22mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 15.8µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 186IU 48IU Hush puppies
Vitamin A RAE 41µg 14µg Hush puppies
Vitamin E 1.26mg Hush puppies
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B1 0.352mg 0.19mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.162mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B3 2.782mg 1.738mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B5 0.357mg 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.102mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 89µg 33µg Hush puppies
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.06µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 23.6µg Hush puppies
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.047mg Hush puppies
Threonine 0.279mg 0.124mg Hush puppies
Isoleucine 0.321mg 0.151mg Hush puppies
Leucine 0.71mg 0.279mg Hush puppies
Lysine 0.31mg 0.131mg Hush puppies
Methionine 0.169mg 0.08mg Hush puppies
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0.195mg Hush puppies
Valine 0.388mg 0.173mg Hush puppies
Histidine 0.197mg 0.087mg Hush puppies
Cholesterol 45mg 32mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 2.108g 4.122g Hush puppies
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.003g Hush puppies
Monounsaturated Fat 3.263g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 7.219g 4.216g Hush puppies

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hush puppies Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Hush puppies
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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. Hush puppies - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174999/nutrients
  2. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.