Saltine cracker vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Saltine cracker and Hush puppies?

Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, yet Hush puppies are higher in Calcium, Vitamin K, and Phosphorus.
Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 59% more.
Saltine cracker has 3 times more Manganese than Hush puppies. While Saltine cracker has 0.637mg of Manganese, Hush puppies have only 0.22mg.

We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Hush puppies, prepared from recipe types 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.

Saltine cracker

Hush puppies

Contains more Iron +153.9%

Contains more Zinc +42.4%

Contains more Copper +119.7%

Contains more Manganese +189.5%

Contains more Selenium +35.4%

Contains more Calcium +1163.6%

Contains more Phosphorus +67.3%

Contains more Potassium +25.2%

Contains less Sodium -21.3%

Equal in Magnesium - 24

Saltine cracker

Hush puppies

Contains more Iron +153.9%

Contains more Zinc +42.4%

Contains more Copper +119.7%

Contains more Manganese +189.5%

Contains more Selenium +35.4%

Contains more Calcium +1163.6%

Contains more Phosphorus +67.3%

Contains more Potassium +25.2%

Contains less Sodium -21.3%

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.

Saltine cracker

Hush puppies

Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.7%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.4%

Contains more Folate +39.3%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +950%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +381.6%

Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.357

Saltine cracker

Hush puppies

Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.2%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.7%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +105.4%

Contains more Folate +39.3%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +950%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +381.6%

Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.357

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Saltine cracker

Hush puppies

Contains more Protein +36.4%

Contains more Carbs +78.9%

Contains more Fats +743.8%

Contains more Water +752.9%

Contains more Other +72.7%

Saltine cracker

Protein: 10.5 g

Fats: 1.6 g

Carbs: 82.3 g

Water: 3.4 g

Other: 2.2 g

Hush puppies

Protein: 7.7 g

Fats: 13.5 g

Carbs: 46 g

Water: 29 g

Other: 3.8 g

Contains more Protein +36.4%

Contains more Carbs +78.9%

Contains more Fats +743.8%

Contains more Water +752.9%

Contains more Other +72.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Saltine cracker

Hush puppies

Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2197.9%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +953.9%

Saltine cracker

Saturated Fat: 0.244 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g

Hush puppies

Saturated Fat: 2.108 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 3.263 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 7.219 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -88.4%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2197.9%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +953.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	79.6g	43.2g
Protein	10.5g	7.7g
Fats	1.6g	13.5g
Carbs	82.3g	46g
Calories	393kcal	337kcal
Sugar	0.38g	2.03g
Fiber	2.7g	2.8g
Calcium	22mg	278mg
Iron	7.72mg	3.04mg
Magnesium	26mg	24mg
Phosphorus	113mg	189mg
Potassium	115mg	144mg
Sodium	849mg	668mg
Zinc	0.94mg	0.66mg
Copper	0.145mg	0.066mg
Manganese	0.637mg	0.22mg
Selenium	21.4µg	15.8µg
Vitamin A	0IU	186IU
Vitamin A RAE	0µg	41µg
Vitamin E	0.12mg	1.26mg
Vitamin C	0mg	0.2mg
Vitamin B1	0.518mg	0.352mg
Vitamin B2	0.59mg	0.332mg
Vitamin B3	5.714mg	2.782mg
Vitamin B5	0.39mg	0.357mg
Vitamin B6	0.085mg	0.102mg
Folate	124µg	89µg
Vitamin B12	0µg	0.19µg
Vitamin K	4.9µg	23.6µg
Tryptophan	0.138mg	0.082mg
Threonine	0.287mg	0.279mg
Isoleucine	0.378mg	0.321mg
Leucine	0.716mg	0.71mg
Lysine	0.29mg	0.31mg
Methionine	0.18mg	0.169mg
Phenylalanine	0.514mg	0.382mg
Valine	0.439mg	0.388mg
Histidine	0.224mg	0.197mg
Cholesterol	0mg	45mg
Saturated Fat	0.244g	2.108g
Omega-3 - DHA	0g	0.004g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.142g	3.263g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.685g	7.219g

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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

44%

37%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

76%

55%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.864g)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals

Which food contains less Sodium?

Hush puppies contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)

Which food is cheaper?

Hush puppies is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.

Saltine cracker vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

What are the differences between Saltine cracker and Hush puppies?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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