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Hush puppies vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Hush puppies and Pita

  • Hush puppies have more Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, while Pita have more Manganese, and Copper.
  • Hush puppies covers your daily need of Iron 21% more than Pita.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Hush puppies, prepared from recipe and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +223.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +20%
Contains more IronIron +117.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +154.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +118.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~26mg

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% 11% 25% 0% 88% 77% 52% 21% 24% 24% 59% 67% 18%
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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% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +242.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +270.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +1025%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.1%
Contains more WaterWater +10.7%

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
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3007.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1249.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hush puppies Pita Opinion
Calories 337kcal 275kcal Hush puppies
Protein 7.7g 9.1g Pita
Fats 13.5g 1.2g Hush puppies
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Hush puppies
Net carbs 43.2g 53.5g Pita
Carbs 46g 55.7g Pita
Cholesterol 45mg 0mg Pita
Magnesium 24mg 26mg Pita
Calcium 278mg 86mg Hush puppies
Potassium 144mg 120mg Hush puppies
Iron 3.04mg 1.4mg Hush puppies
Sugar 2.03g Pita
Fiber 2.8g 2.2g Hush puppies
Copper 0.066mg 0.168mg Pita
Zinc 0.66mg 0.84mg Pita
Phosphorus 189mg 97mg Hush puppies
Sodium 668mg 536mg Pita
Vitamin A 186IU 0IU Hush puppies
Vitamin A 41µg 0µg Hush puppies
Vitamin E 1.26mg Hush puppies
Manganese 0.22mg 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 15.8µg Hush puppies
Vitamin B1 0.352mg 0.267mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.097mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B3 2.782mg 2.142mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B5 0.357mg 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.102mg 0.034mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 23.6µg Hush puppies
Folate 89µg 24µg Hush puppies
Choline 32.7mg Hush puppies
Saturated Fat 2.108g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 3.263g 0.105g Hush puppies
Polyunsaturated fat 7.219g 0.535g Hush puppies
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.279mg 0.257mg Hush puppies
Isoleucine 0.321mg 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.71mg 0.634mg Hush puppies
Lysine 0.31mg 0.219mg Hush puppies
Methionine 0.169mg 0.16mg Hush puppies
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.388mg 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.197mg 0.195mg Hush puppies
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g Hush puppies

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hush puppies Pita
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
14%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Hush puppies
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pita
Pita is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pita
Pita contains less Sodium (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.942g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.