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Muffin vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Muffin and Hush puppies

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, Choline, and Manganese, however, Hush puppies has more Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Hush puppies is 23% higher.
  • Hush puppies have 3 times less Choline than Muffin. Muffin has 92.5mg of Choline, while Hush puppies have 32.7mg.
  • Muffin is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
8
Hush puppies
Hush puppies
Contains less Sodium -49.7%
Contains more Manganese +104.1%
Contains more Calcium +531.8%
Contains more Iron +133.8%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains more Zinc +78.4%
Contains more Selenium +92.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.066
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Hush puppies
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 84% 114% 18% 81% 13% 88% 19% 22% 29% 87%
Contains less Sodium -49.7%
Contains more Manganese +104.1%
Contains more Calcium +531.8%
Contains more Iron +133.8%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.5%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains more Zinc +78.4%
Contains more Selenium +92.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.066

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.
Muffin
Muffin
5
:
7
Hush puppies
Hush puppies
Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155%
Contains more Folate +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.8%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +155%
Contains more Folate +85.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
3
Hush puppies
Hush puppies
Contains more Fats +19%
Contains more Carbs +15.2%
Contains more Protein +71.5%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Other +156.8%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
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
Contains more Fats +19%
Contains more Carbs +15.2%
Contains more Protein +71.5%
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Other +156.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Hush puppies
Hush puppies
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.9%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Hush puppies
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 2.108 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.263 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.219 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +47.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Hush puppies Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 43.2g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 7.7g Hush puppies
Fats 16.07g 13.5g Muffin
Carbs 53g 46g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 337kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 2.03g Hush puppies
Fiber 1.1g 2.8g Hush puppies
Calcium 44mg 278mg Hush puppies
Iron 1.3mg 3.04mg Hush puppies
Magnesium 10mg 24mg Hush puppies
Phosphorus 146mg 189mg Hush puppies
Potassium 121mg 144mg Hush puppies
Sodium 336mg 668mg Muffin
Zinc 0.37mg 0.66mg Hush puppies
Copper 0.06mg 0.066mg Hush puppies
Manganese 0.449mg 0.22mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 15.8µg Hush puppies
Vitamin A 73IU 186IU Hush puppies
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 41µg Hush puppies
Vitamin E 1.63mg 1.26mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.2mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.352mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.332mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 2.782mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 0.357mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.102mg Hush puppies
Folate 48µg 89µg Hush puppies
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.19µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 39.2µg 23.6µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.082mg Hush puppies
Threonine 0.181mg 0.279mg Hush puppies
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.321mg Hush puppies
Leucine 0.421mg 0.71mg Hush puppies
Lysine 0.199mg 0.31mg Hush puppies
Methionine 0.115mg 0.169mg Hush puppies
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.382mg Hush puppies
Valine 0.257mg 0.388mg Hush puppies
Histidine 0.128mg 0.197mg Hush puppies
Cholesterol 30mg 45mg Muffin
Trans Fat 0.2g Hush puppies
Saturated Fat 2.844g 2.108g Hush puppies
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0.004g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 3.263g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 7.219g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
28%
Muffin
37%
Hush puppies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
55%
Hush puppies

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Muffin
Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 332mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.736g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.