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Angel food cake vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Angel food cake and Hush puppies?

  • Angel food cake is richer in Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Hush puppies are richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Calcium, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Hush puppies' daily need coverage for Iron is 32% higher.
  • Angel food cake has 2 times more Phosphorus than Hush puppies. Angel food cake has 324mg of Phosphorus, while Hush puppies have 189mg.
  • Angel food cake contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Hush puppies, 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 Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Calcium +98.6%
Contains more Iron +484.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +54.8%
Contains less Sodium -10.8%
Contains more Zinc +842.9%
Contains more Manganese +158.8%
Contains more Selenium +116.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 20% 9% 139% 9% 98% 2% 27% 12% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 84% 114% 18% 81% 13% 88% 19% 22% 29% 87%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Contains more Calcium +98.6%
Contains more Iron +484.6%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +54.8%
Contains less Sodium -10.8%
Contains more Zinc +842.9%
Contains more Manganese +158.8%
Contains more Selenium +116.4%

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 B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +245.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229%
Contains more Folate +154.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +216.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 114% 17% 12% 8% 27% 8% 0%
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 B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +245.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +229%
Contains more Folate +154.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +216.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +25.7%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Fats +1587.5%
Contains more Other +65.2%
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 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 Carbs +25.7%
Contains more Water +14.5%
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Fats +1587.5%
Contains more Other +65.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4495.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1867%
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.367 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 2.108 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.263 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.219 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4495.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1867%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Angel food cake Hush puppies Opinion
Net carbs 56.3g 43.2g Angel food cake
Protein 5.9g 7.7g Hush puppies
Fats 0.8g 13.5g Hush puppies
Carbs 57.8g 46g Angel food cake
Calories 258kcal 337kcal Hush puppies
Sugar 2.03g Angel food cake
Fiber 1.5g 2.8g Hush puppies
Calcium 140mg 278mg Hush puppies
Iron 0.52mg 3.04mg Hush puppies
Magnesium 12mg 24mg Hush puppies
Phosphorus 324mg 189mg Angel food cake
Potassium 93mg 144mg Hush puppies
Sodium 749mg 668mg Hush puppies
Zinc 0.07mg 0.66mg Hush puppies
Copper 0.078mg 0.066mg Angel food cake
Manganese 0.085mg 0.22mg Hush puppies
Selenium 7.3µg 15.8µg Hush puppies
Vitamin A 0IU 186IU Hush puppies
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 41µg Hush puppies
Vitamin E 1.26mg Hush puppies
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.352mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.332mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 2.782mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 0.357mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.102mg Hush puppies
Folate 35µg 89µg Hush puppies
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.19µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 23.6µg Hush puppies
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.082mg Hush puppies
Threonine 0.248mg 0.279mg Hush puppies
Isoleucine 0.312mg 0.321mg Hush puppies
Leucine 0.481mg 0.71mg Hush puppies
Lysine 0.364mg 0.31mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.183mg 0.169mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.334mg 0.382mg Hush puppies
Valine 0.354mg 0.388mg Hush puppies
Histidine 0.131mg 0.197mg Hush puppies
Cholesterol 0mg 45mg Angel food cake
Saturated Fat 0.121g 2.108g Angel food cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Hush puppies
Monounsaturated Fat 0.071g 3.263g Hush puppies
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 7.219g Hush puppies

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Angel food cake 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
17%
Angel food cake
37%
Hush puppies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
55%
Hush puppies

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.987g)
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. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.