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Hush puppies vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between hush puppies and gingerbread?

  • Hush puppies are richer in calcium, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet gingerbread is richer in manganese, copper, and magnesium.
  • Hush puppies' daily need coverage for calcium is 21% higher.
  • Hush puppies have 4 times more phosphorus than gingerbread. Hush puppies have 189mg of phosphorus, while gingerbread has 54mg.
  • Gingerbread contains less sodium.

We used Hush puppies, prepared from recipe and Cake, gingerbread, 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.
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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +291.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +69.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +191.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +204.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +195.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +210.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.88mg
~equal in Selenium ~16.3µg

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 0.33% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +60.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +169.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.375mg

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +97.4%
Contains more OtherOther +52%
Contains more FatsFats +21.5%
~equal in Carbs ~49.2g
~equal in Water ~28g

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +118.3%

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 Gingerbread
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Gingerbread DV% diff.
Calcium 278mg 71mg 21%
Vitamin K 23.6µg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.219g 4.216g 20%
Manganese 0.22mg 0.683mg 20%
Phosphorus 189mg 54mg 19%
Sodium 668mg 327mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.352mg 0.19mg 14%
Folate 89µg 33µg 14%
Copper 0.066mg 0.195mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.162mg 13%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Magnesium 24mg 70mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.263g 7.124g 10%
Potassium 144mg 439mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.108g 4.122g 9%
Vitamin E 1.26mg 8%
Protein 7.7g 3.9g 8%
Vitamin B3 2.782mg 1.738mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.102mg 0.19mg 7%
Choline 32.7mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.06µg 5%
Cholesterol 45mg 32mg 4%
Fats 13.5g 16.4g 4%
Vitamin A 41µg 14µg 3%
Iron 3.04mg 2.88mg 2%
Zinc 0.66mg 0.39mg 2%
Calories 337kcal 356kcal 1%
Selenium 15.8µg 16.3µg 1%
Carbs 46g 49.2g 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 43.2g 49.2g N/A
Sugar 2.03g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.357mg 0.375mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.279mg 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.321mg 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.71mg 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.31mg 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.169mg 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.388mg 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hush puppies Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Hush puppies
54%
Gingerbread

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 Cholesterol?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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 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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.