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Hush puppies vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Hush puppies and Waffle?

  • Hush puppies are higher in Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B1, yet Waffle is higher in Selenium.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 55% more.
  • Hush puppies have 2 times more Folate than Waffle. While Hush puppies have 89µg of Folate, Waffle has only 46µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Waffle is lower.

We used Hush puppies, prepared from recipe and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe types 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%
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.3%
Contains more IronIron +31.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +192.4%
~equal in Calcium ~255mg
~equal in Copper ~0.062mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.68mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~190mg

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%
Waffle
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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 1.3% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.347mg

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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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.8%
Contains more OtherOther +22.6%
Contains more WaterWater +44.8%
~equal in Protein ~7.9g
~equal in Fats ~14.1g

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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22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.521g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~6.785g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hush puppies Waffle Opinion
Calories 337kcal 291kcal Hush puppies
Protein 7.7g 7.9g Waffle
Fats 13.5g 14.1g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.4mg Waffle
Net carbs 43.2g 32.9g Hush puppies
Carbs 46g 32.9g Hush puppies
Cholesterol 45mg 69mg Hush puppies
Magnesium 24mg 19mg Hush puppies
Calcium 278mg 255mg Hush puppies
Potassium 144mg 159mg Waffle
Iron 3.04mg 2.31mg Hush puppies
Sugar 2.03g Waffle
Fiber 2.8g Hush puppies
Copper 0.066mg 0.062mg Hush puppies
Zinc 0.66mg 0.68mg Waffle
Phosphorus 189mg 190mg Waffle
Sodium 668mg 511mg Waffle
Vitamin A 186IU 228IU Waffle
Vitamin A 41µg 65µg Waffle
Vitamin E 1.26mg Hush puppies
Manganese 0.22mg 0.265mg Waffle
Selenium 15.8µg 46.2µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.352mg 0.263mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B2 0.332mg 0.347mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.782mg 2.073mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B5 0.357mg 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.102mg 0.056mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.25µg Waffle
Vitamin K 23.6µg Hush puppies
Folate 89µg 46µg Hush puppies
Choline 32.7mg Hush puppies
Saturated Fat 2.108g 2.866g Hush puppies
Monounsaturated Fat 3.263g 3.521g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 7.219g 6.785g Hush puppies
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0.099mg Waffle
Threonine 0.279mg 0.289mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.321mg 0.362mg Waffle
Leucine 0.71mg 0.63mg Hush puppies
Lysine 0.31mg 0.384mg Waffle
Methionine 0.169mg 0.179mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0.395mg Waffle
Valine 0.388mg 0.409mg Waffle
Histidine 0.197mg 0.187mg Hush puppies
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.006g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Hush puppies Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Hush puppies
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.758g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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.
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.