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Hush puppies vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are hush puppies and crackers different?

  • Hush puppies are higher in selenium and calcium; however, crackers are richer in vitamin K, iron, vitamin E, manganese, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for crackers is 38% higher.

Hush puppies, prepared from recipe and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular are the varieties used in this article.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +135.8%
Contains more IronIron +32.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +123.2%
~equal in Sodium ~726mg

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +240.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +193.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~92µg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16%
Contains more WaterWater +823.6%
Contains more OtherOther +52.6%
Contains more FatsFats +95.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.3%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -62.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +82%

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 Crackers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hush puppies Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 7.219g 13.137g 39%
Vitamin K 23.6µg 69.3µg 38%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Fats 13.5g 26.43g 20%
Selenium 15.8µg 6.7µg 17%
Saturated fat 2.108g 5.562g 16%
Calcium 278mg 120mg 16%
Cholesterol 45mg 0mg 15%
Iron 3.04mg 4.03mg 12%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.491mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.26mg 3.03mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.782mg 4.352mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.456mg 10%
Calories 337kcal 510kcal 9%
Phosphorus 189mg 248mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.263g 6.553g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.352mg 0.416mg 5%
Vitamin A 41µg 0µg 5%
Carbs 46g 61.3g 5%
Copper 0.066mg 0.104mg 4%
Choline 32.7mg 9.6mg 4%
Sodium 668mg 726mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.102mg 0.063mg 3%
Fiber 2.8g 2.3g 2%
Protein 7.7g 6.64g 2%
Zinc 0.66mg 0.49mg 2%
Folate 89µg 92µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.357mg 0.417mg 1%
Potassium 144mg 118mg 1%
Magnesium 24mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.2g 59g N/A
Sugar 2.03g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.279mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.321mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.71mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.31mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.169mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.388mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hush puppies 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%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Hush puppies
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.454g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.