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Shortbread vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shortbread and Hush puppies

  • Shortbread has more Vitamin E, and Manganese, however, Hush puppies are richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B12.
  • Shortbread's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 30% more.
  • Shortbread contains 2 times more Vitamin E than Hush puppies. Shortbread contains 2.44mg of Vitamin E, while Hush puppies contain 1.26mg.
  • Hush puppies contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Hush puppies, prepared from recipe.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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 CopperCopper +36.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2038.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +186.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.8%
~equal in Iron ~3.04mg

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% 0.06% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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 EVitamin E +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +18500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +114.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +3533.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.352mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.332mg
~equal in Folate ~89µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 FatsFats +94.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.4%
Contains more WaterWater +705.6%
Contains more OtherOther +268.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +105.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -74%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Hush puppies Opinion
Calories 514kcal 337kcal Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 7.7g Hush puppies
Fats 26.22g 13.5g Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hush puppies
Net carbs 62.48g 43.2g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 46g Shortbread
Cholesterol 0mg 45mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Hush puppies
Calcium 13mg 278mg Hush puppies
Potassium 88mg 144mg Hush puppies
Iron 2.98mg 3.04mg Hush puppies
Sugar 21.65g 2.03g Hush puppies
Fiber 1.3g 2.8g Hush puppies
Copper 0.09mg 0.066mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.66mg Hush puppies
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 66mg 189mg Hush puppies
Sodium 353mg 668mg Shortbread
Vitamin A 1IU 186IU Hush puppies
Vitamin A 0µg 41µg Hush puppies
Vitamin E 2.44mg 1.26mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.22mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 15.8µg Hush puppies
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.352mg Shortbread
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.332mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 2.782mg Shortbread
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.357mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.102mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 11µg 23.6µg Hush puppies
Folate 81µg 89µg Hush puppies
Trans Fat 0.714g Hush puppies
Choline 0.9mg 32.7mg Hush puppies
Saturated Fat 8.105g 2.108g Hush puppies
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 3.263g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 7.219g Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.082mg Hush puppies
Threonine 0.279mg Hush puppies
Isoleucine 0.321mg Hush puppies
Leucine 0.71mg Hush puppies
Lysine 0.31mg Hush puppies
Methionine 0.169mg Hush puppies
Phenylalanine 0.382mg Hush puppies
Valine 0.388mg Hush puppies
Histidine 0.197mg Hush puppies
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Hush puppies
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shortbread 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
30%
Shortbread
36%
Hush puppies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
55%
Hush puppies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.997g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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 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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.