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Gingerbread vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Gingerbread and Hush puppies?

  • Gingerbread is richer in Manganese, Copper, and Magnesium, yet Hush puppies are richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Hush puppies' daily need coverage for Calcium is 21% higher.
  • Gingerbread has 3 times more Manganese than Hush puppies. Gingerbread has 0.683mg of Manganese, while Hush puppies have 0.22mg.
  • Hush puppies contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Cake, gingerbread, 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.
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +204.9%
Contains less Sodium -51%
Contains more Copper +195.5%
Contains more Manganese +210.5%
Contains more Calcium +291.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Zinc +69.2%
Equal in Iron - 3.04
Equal in Selenium - 15.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 84% 114% 18% 81% 13% 88% 19% 22% 29% 87%
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +204.9%
Contains less Sodium -51%
Contains more Copper +195.5%
Contains more Manganese +210.5%
Contains more Calcium +291.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Zinc +69.2%
Equal in Iron - 3.04
Equal in Selenium - 15.8

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 B6 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.1%
Contains more Folate +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +216.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.357
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 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 B6 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.1%
Contains more Folate +169.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +216.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.357

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +21.5%
Contains more Protein +97.4%
Contains more Other +52%
Equal in Carbs - 46
Equal in Water - 29
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 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 Fats +21.5%
Contains more Protein +97.4%
Contains more Other +52%
Equal in Carbs - 46
Equal in Water - 29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.2%
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 2.108 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.263 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.219 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +118.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingerbread Hush puppies Opinion
Net carbs 49.2g 43.2g Gingerbread
Protein 3.9g 7.7g Hush puppies
Fats 16.4g 13.5g Gingerbread
Carbs 49.2g 46g Gingerbread
Calories 356kcal 337kcal Gingerbread
Sugar 2.03g Gingerbread
Fiber 2.8g Hush puppies
Calcium 71mg 278mg Hush puppies
Iron 2.88mg 3.04mg Hush puppies
Magnesium 70mg 24mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 54mg 189mg Hush puppies
Potassium 439mg 144mg Gingerbread
Sodium 327mg 668mg Gingerbread
Zinc 0.39mg 0.66mg Hush puppies
Copper 0.195mg 0.066mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.683mg 0.22mg Gingerbread
Selenium 16.3µg 15.8µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 48IU 186IU Hush puppies
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 41µg Hush puppies
Vitamin E 1.26mg Hush puppies
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.352mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.332mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 2.782mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 0.357mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 0.102mg Gingerbread
Folate 33µg 89µg Hush puppies
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.19µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 23.6µg Hush puppies
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0.082mg Hush puppies
Threonine 0.124mg 0.279mg Hush puppies
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0.321mg Hush puppies
Leucine 0.279mg 0.71mg Hush puppies
Lysine 0.131mg 0.31mg Hush puppies
Methionine 0.08mg 0.169mg Hush puppies
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.382mg Hush puppies
Valine 0.173mg 0.388mg Hush puppies
Histidine 0.087mg 0.197mg Hush puppies
Cholesterol 32mg 45mg Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 4.122g 2.108g Hush puppies
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0.004g Hush puppies
Monounsaturated Fat 7.124g 3.263g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 4.216g 7.219g Hush puppies

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Gingerbread 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
18%
Gingerbread
37%
Hush puppies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Gingerbread
55%
Hush puppies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.