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Saltine cracker vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Saltine cracker and Hush puppies?

  • Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, yet Hush puppies are higher in Calcium, Vitamin K, and Phosphorus.
  • Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 59% more.
  • Saltine cracker has 3 times more Manganese than Hush puppies. While Saltine cracker has 0.637mg of Manganese, Hush puppies have only 0.22mg.

We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Hush puppies, 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 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
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%
Contains more IronIron +153.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +119.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +189.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +35.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1163.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg

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% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +950%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +381.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +66.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.357mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
8% 14% 46% 29% 4%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 13.5 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 29 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +78.9%
Contains more FatsFats +743.8%
Contains more WaterWater +752.9%
Contains more OtherOther +72.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.108 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.263 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.219 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2197.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +953.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Saltine cracker Hush puppies
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Hush puppies Opinion
Calories 393kcal 337kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 7.7g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 13.5g Hush puppies
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hush puppies
Net carbs 79.6g 43.2g Saltine cracker
Carbs 82.3g 46g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 0mg 45mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 24mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 22mg 278mg Hush puppies
Potassium 115mg 144mg Hush puppies
Iron 7.72mg 3.04mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 2.03g Saltine cracker
Fiber 2.7g 2.8g Hush puppies
Copper 0.145mg 0.066mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.94mg 0.66mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 113mg 189mg Hush puppies
Sodium 849mg 668mg Hush puppies
Vitamin A 0IU 186IU Hush puppies
Vitamin A 0µg 41µg Hush puppies
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.26mg Hush puppies
Manganese 0.637mg 0.22mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 15.8µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 0.352mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 0.332mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 2.782mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.357mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.102mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 4.9µg 23.6µg Hush puppies
Folate 124µg 89µg Saltine cracker
Choline 19.6mg 32.7mg Hush puppies
Saturated Fat 0.244g 2.108g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 3.263g Hush puppies
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 7.219g Hush puppies
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.082mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.279mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.321mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.716mg 0.71mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.31mg Hush puppies
Methionine 0.18mg 0.169mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.382mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.388mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.224mg 0.197mg Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Hush puppies

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Hush puppies
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
41%
Saltine cracker
36%
Hush puppies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
55%
Hush puppies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.864g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/nutrients
  2. Hush puppies - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174999/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.