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Hush puppies vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Hush puppies and Shortcake?

  • Shortcake has less Folate, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B6 than Hush puppies.
  • Hush puppies' daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 14% higher.
  • Hush puppies have 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Shortcake. Hush puppies have 0.102mg of Vitamin B6, while Shortcake has 0.03mg.
  • Shortcake contains less Cholesterol.

We used Hush puppies, prepared from recipe and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, 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 11% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.8%
Contains more IronIron +19.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +50%
~equal in Selenium ~17µg

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%
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% 4.3% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +67.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.573mg

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
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.2%
Contains more OtherOther +35.7%
~equal in Fats ~14.2g
~equal in Carbs ~48.5g
~equal in Water ~28.4g

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +98.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +85.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hush puppies Shortcake Opinion
Calories 337kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Protein 7.7g 6.1g Hush puppies
Fats 13.5g 14.2g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Net carbs 43.2g 48.5g Shortcake
Carbs 46g 48.5g Shortcake
Cholesterol 45mg 3mg Shortcake
Magnesium 24mg 16mg Hush puppies
Calcium 278mg 205mg Hush puppies
Potassium 144mg 106mg Hush puppies
Iron 3.04mg 2.54mg Hush puppies
Sugar 2.03g Shortcake
Fiber 2.8g Hush puppies
Copper 0.066mg 0.076mg Shortcake
Zinc 0.66mg 0.48mg Hush puppies
Phosphorus 189mg 143mg Hush puppies
Sodium 668mg 506mg Shortcake
Vitamin A 186IU 72IU Hush puppies
Vitamin A 41µg 18µg Hush puppies
Vitamin E 1.26mg Hush puppies
Manganese 0.22mg 0.33mg Shortcake
Selenium 15.8µg 17µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.352mg 0.311mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.272mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B3 2.782mg 2.573mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B5 0.357mg 0.248mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B6 0.102mg 0.03mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.07µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 23.6µg Hush puppies
Folate 89µg 53µg Hush puppies
Choline 32.7mg Hush puppies
Saturated Fat 2.108g 3.772g Hush puppies
Monounsaturated Fat 3.263g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.219g 3.632g Hush puppies
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.076mg Hush puppies
Threonine 0.279mg 0.184mg Hush puppies
Isoleucine 0.321mg 0.238mg Hush puppies
Leucine 0.71mg 0.449mg Hush puppies
Lysine 0.31mg 0.197mg Hush puppies
Methionine 0.169mg 0.115mg Hush puppies
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0.302mg Hush puppies
Valine 0.388mg 0.273mg Hush puppies
Histidine 0.197mg 0.14mg Hush puppies
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Hush puppies

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hush puppies Shortcake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Hush puppies
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.664g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.