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Hush puppies vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hush puppies and Chocolate cake

  • Hush puppies are higher in Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Chocolate cake is richer in Choline, and Copper.
  • Hush puppies' daily need coverage for Calcium is 22% higher.
  • Hush puppies have 3 times more Folate than Chocolate cake. While Hush puppies have 89µg of Folate, Chocolate cake has only 27µg.
  • Chocolate cake has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Hush puppies, prepared from recipe and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 Calcium +363.3%
Contains more Iron +88.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.3%
Contains more Selenium +32.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -52.8%
Contains more Copper +213.6%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Equal in Potassium - 140
Equal in Zinc - 0.69
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 84% 114% 18% 81% 13% 88% 19% 22% 29% 87%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Calcium +363.3%
Contains more Iron +88.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.3%
Contains more Selenium +32.8%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -52.8%
Contains more Copper +213.6%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Equal in Potassium - 140
Equal in Zinc - 0.69

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 A +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.8%
Contains more Folate +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.8%
Contains more Folate +229.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +18.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.3%
Contains more Water +18.9%
Contains more Other +111.1%
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
8% 14% 46% 29% 4%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 13.5 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 29 g
Other: 3.8 g
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +45.3%
Contains more Water +18.9%
Contains more Other +111.1%
Contains more Fats +11.9%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.1%
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 2.108 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.263 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.219 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +85.1%

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 Chocolate cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hush puppies Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 43.2g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 7.7g 5.3g Hush puppies
Fats 13.5g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 46g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 337kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Sugar 2.03g Chocolate cake
Fiber 2.8g 1.6g Hush puppies
Calcium 278mg 60mg Hush puppies
Iron 3.04mg 1.61mg Hush puppies
Magnesium 24mg 32mg Chocolate cake
Phosphorus 189mg 106mg Hush puppies
Potassium 144mg 140mg Hush puppies
Sodium 668mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.66mg 0.69mg Chocolate cake
Copper 0.066mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.22mg 0.28mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 15.8µg 11.9µg Hush puppies
Vitamin A 186IU 140IU Hush puppies
Vitamin A RAE 41µg Hush puppies
Vitamin E 1.26mg Hush puppies
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Vitamin B1 0.352mg 0.141mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.213mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B3 2.782mg 1.137mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B5 0.357mg 0.304mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B6 0.102mg 0.041mg Hush puppies
Folate 89µg 27µg Hush puppies
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.16µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 23.6µg Hush puppies
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.068mg Hush puppies
Threonine 0.279mg 0.202mg Hush puppies
Isoleucine 0.321mg 0.24mg Hush puppies
Leucine 0.71mg 0.407mg Hush puppies
Lysine 0.31mg 0.268mg Hush puppies
Methionine 0.169mg 0.116mg Hush puppies
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0.265mg Hush puppies
Valine 0.388mg 0.283mg Hush puppies
Histidine 0.197mg 0.12mg Hush puppies
Cholesterol 45mg 58mg Hush puppies
Saturated Fat 2.108g 5.43g Hush puppies
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.263g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.219g 2.761g Hush puppies

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Hush puppies Chocolate cake
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
37%
Hush puppies
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Hush puppies
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.322g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
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. Hush puppies - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174999/nutrients
  2. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.