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Hush puppies vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between hush puppies and cheese crackers

  • Hush puppies have more calcium and vitamin K; however, cheese crackers have more iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for cheese crackers is 23% higher.
  • Cheese crackers have 15 times less cholesterol than hush puppies. Hush puppies have 45mg of cholesterol, while cheese crackers have 3mg.

Food types used in this article are Hush puppies, prepared from recipe and Crackers, cheese, regular.

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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 17% 83% 13% 114% 22% 18% 81% 87% 29% 86%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +104.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17%
Contains more IronIron +60.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +155.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~25mg
~equal in Potassium ~156mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~200mg

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% 14% 25% 0% 88% 77% 52% 21% 24% 24% 59% 67% 18%
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% 5.7% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +151.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +59.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +78.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.338mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 14% 46% 29% 4%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 13.5 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 29 g
Other: 3.8 g
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +716.9%
Contains more OtherOther +13.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.9%
Contains more FatsFats +68.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.108 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.263 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.219 g
25% 27% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hush puppies Cheese crackers DV% diff.
Iron 3.04mg 4.88mg 23%
Starch 52.56g 22%
Vitamin B3 2.782mg 6.113mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.219g 10.09g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.352mg 0.562mg 18%
Folate 89µg 152µg 16%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.562mg 15%
Fats 13.5g 22.74g 14%
Cholesterol 45mg 3mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.108g 5.288g 14%
Calcium 278mg 136mg 14%
Sodium 668mg 973mg 13%
Vitamin K 23.6µg 9.4µg 12%
Calories 337kcal 489kcal 8%
Copper 0.066mg 0.125mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.34µg 6%
Vitamin E 1.26mg 2.19mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.263g 5.744g 6%
Protein 7.7g 10.93g 6%
Zinc 0.66mg 1.19mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.102mg 0.17mg 5%
Choline 32.7mg 8.7mg 4%
Carbs 46g 59.42g 4%
Selenium 15.8µg 13.5µg 4%
Vitamin A 41µg 17µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.357mg 0.472mg 2%
Phosphorus 189mg 200mg 2%
Fiber 2.8g 2.3g 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.2g 57.12g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Magnesium 24mg 25mg 0%
Potassium 144mg 156mg 0%
Sugar 2.03g 4.53g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.338mg 0%
Trans fat 0.542g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.279mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.321mg 0.424mg 0%
Leucine 0.71mg 0.744mg 0%
Lysine 0.31mg 0.418mg 0%
Methionine 0.169mg 0.194mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0.49mg 0%
Valine 0.388mg 0.478mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.245mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Hush puppies Cheese crackers
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
36%
Hush puppies
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Hush puppies
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Hush puppies - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174999/nutrients
  2. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/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.