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Banana bread vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Banana bread and Hush puppies different?

  • Banana bread is higher in Vitamin A, however, Hush puppies are richer in Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Hush puppies is 26% higher.
  • Banana bread contains 3 times more Vitamin A than Hush puppies. While Banana bread contains 106µg of Vitamin A, Hush puppies contain only 41µg.
  • Banana bread has less Sodium.

Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine and Hush puppies, prepared from recipe are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 6.3% 12% 53% 24% 9.5% 25% 39% 27% 66%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 83% 13% 114% 22% 18% 81% 87% 29% 86%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1223.8%
Contains more IronIron +117.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +88.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +225.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.6%
~equal in Potassium ~144mg
~equal in Copper ~0.066mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.22mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 5.7% 30% 0% 0% 43% 46% 27% 16% 35% 13% 0% 25% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 11% 25% 0% 88% 77% 52% 21% 24% 24% 59% 67% 18%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +165.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +104.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +90%
Contains more FolateFolate +169.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 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 CarbsCarbs +18.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +79.1%
Contains more FatsFats +28.6%
Contains more OtherOther +171.4%
~equal in Water ~29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.13 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.108 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.263 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.219 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.6%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.108g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Banana bread Hush puppies Opinion
Calories 326kcal 337kcal Hush puppies
Protein 4.3g 7.7g Hush puppies
Fats 10.5g 13.5g Hush puppies
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0.2mg Banana bread
Net carbs 53.5g 43.2g Banana bread
Carbs 54.6g 46g Banana bread
Cholesterol 43mg 45mg Banana bread
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Hush puppies
Calcium 21mg 278mg Hush puppies
Potassium 134mg 144mg Hush puppies
Iron 1.4mg 3.04mg Hush puppies
Sugar 2.03g Banana bread
Fiber 1.1g 2.8g Hush puppies
Copper 0.072mg 0.066mg Banana bread
Zinc 0.35mg 0.66mg Hush puppies
Phosphorus 58mg 189mg Hush puppies
Sodium 302mg 668mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 493IU 186IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 106µg 41µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 1.26mg Hush puppies
Manganese 0.209mg 0.22mg Hush puppies
Selenium 12.1µg 15.8µg Hush puppies
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.352mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.332mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B3 1.446mg 2.782mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B5 0.268mg 0.357mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.102mg Banana bread
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.19µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 23.6µg Hush puppies
Folate 33µg 89µg Hush puppies
Choline 32.7mg Hush puppies
Saturated Fat 2.237g 2.108g Hush puppies
Monounsaturated Fat 4.48g 3.263g Banana bread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.13g 7.219g Hush puppies
Tryptophan 0.053mg 0.082mg Hush puppies
Threonine 0.15mg 0.279mg Hush puppies
Isoleucine 0.182mg 0.321mg Hush puppies
Leucine 0.327mg 0.71mg Hush puppies
Lysine 0.18mg 0.31mg Hush puppies
Methionine 0.094mg 0.169mg Hush puppies
Phenylalanine 0.218mg 0.382mg Hush puppies
Valine 0.209mg 0.388mg Hush puppies
Histidine 0.113mg 0.197mg Hush puppies
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.004g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Banana bread Hush puppies
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Banana bread
36%
Hush puppies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Banana bread
55%
Hush puppies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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 Cholesterol?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 366mg)
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. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.