Hush puppies vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between hush puppies and biscuits?
- Hush puppies are richer in folate, fiber, and vitamin B6, yet biscuits are richer in manganese and selenium.
- Hush puppies' daily need coverage for cholesterol is 14% higher.
- Hush puppies have 3 times more vitamin B6 than biscuits. Hush puppies have 0.102mg of vitamin B6, while biscuits have 0.035mg.
- Biscuits contain less cholesterol.
We used Hush puppies, prepared from recipe and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -13.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +191.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
13.5 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
29 g
Other:
3.8 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
16.3 g
Carbs:
44.6 g
Water:
28.9 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~7g
~equal in
Carbs
~44.6g
~equal in
Water
~28.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.108 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.263 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.219 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.163 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +73.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.219g | 4.163g | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 23.6µg | 20% | |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 3mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 2.108g | 4.324g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.263g | 6.93g | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.26mg | 8% | |
| Folate | 89µg | 61µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 15.8µg | 19.5µg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.378mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.19µg | 0.08µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.102mg | 0.035mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.5g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 41µg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 668mg | 580mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 189mg | 164mg | 4% |
| Fats | 13.5g | 16.3g | 4% |
| Calcium | 278mg | 235mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 2.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.332mg | 0.31mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.357mg | 0.285mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.782mg | 2.949mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.66mg | 0.54mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.7g | 7g | 1% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 121mg | 1% |
| Calories | 337kcal | 353kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 46g | 44.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 43.2g | 43.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.03g | 2.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.352mg | 0.356mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.279mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.321mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0.514mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.31mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.169mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.382mg | 0.347mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.388mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.197mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
36%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hush puppies is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.216g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hush puppies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hush puppies is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Biscuit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Biscuit contains less Sodium (difference - 88mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)