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Biscuit vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Biscuit and Hush puppies?

  • Biscuit is richer in Manganese, and Selenium, yet Hush puppies are richer in Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Hush puppies' daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 14% higher.
  • Biscuit has 2 times more Saturated Fat than Hush puppies. Biscuit has 4.324g of Saturated Fat, while Hush puppies have 2.108g.

We used Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
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 more CopperCopper +24.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.2%
~equal in Iron ~3.04mg

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 0.67% 4.9% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 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 AVitamin A +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +137.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +45.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.352mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.332mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.782mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 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 FatsFats +20.7%
Contains more OtherOther +18.8%
~equal in Protein ~7.7g
~equal in Carbs ~46g
~equal in Water ~29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 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 +112.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +73.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Hush puppies Opinion
Calories 353kcal 337kcal Biscuit
Protein 7g 7.7g Hush puppies
Fats 16.3g 13.5g Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Net carbs 43.1g 43.2g Hush puppies
Carbs 44.6g 46g Hush puppies
Cholesterol 3mg 45mg Biscuit
Magnesium 18mg 24mg Hush puppies
Calcium 235mg 278mg Hush puppies
Potassium 121mg 144mg Hush puppies
Iron 2.9mg 3.04mg Hush puppies
Sugar 2.18g 2.03g Hush puppies
Fiber 1.5g 2.8g Hush puppies
Copper 0.082mg 0.066mg Biscuit
Zinc 0.54mg 0.66mg Hush puppies
Phosphorus 164mg 189mg Hush puppies
Sodium 580mg 668mg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 186IU Hush puppies
Vitamin A 41µg Hush puppies
Vitamin E 1.26mg Hush puppies
Manganese 0.378mg 0.22mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 15.8µg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 0.352mg Biscuit
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 0.332mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 2.782mg Biscuit
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 0.357mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.102mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.19µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 23.6µg Hush puppies
Folate 61µg 89µg Hush puppies
Choline 32.7mg Hush puppies
Saturated Fat 4.324g 2.108g Hush puppies
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 3.263g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 7.219g Hush puppies
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.082mg Biscuit
Threonine 0.211mg 0.279mg Hush puppies
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.321mg Hush puppies
Leucine 0.514mg 0.71mg Hush puppies
Lysine 0.226mg 0.31mg Hush puppies
Methionine 0.132mg 0.169mg Hush puppies
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.382mg Hush puppies
Valine 0.313mg 0.388mg Hush puppies
Histidine 0.161mg 0.197mg Hush puppies
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Hush puppies

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Biscuit 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
23%
Biscuit
36%
Hush puppies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
55%
Hush puppies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
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?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.