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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.
Contains less Sodium -47.2%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +78.6%
Contains more Calcium +2038.5%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.4%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains more Zinc +34.7%
Contains more Selenium +154.8%
Equal in Iron - 3.04
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 84% 114% 18% 81% 13% 88% 19% 22% 29% 87%
Contains less Sodium -47.2%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +78.6%
Contains more Calcium +2038.5%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.4%
Contains more Potassium +63.6%
Contains more Zinc +34.7%
Contains more Selenium +154.8%
Equal in Iron - 3.04

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +18500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.352
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.332
Equal in Folate - 89
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 26% 0% 1% 88% 77% 53% 22% 24% 67% 24% 59%
Contains more Vitamin E +93.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +18500%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +43.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.352
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.332
Equal in Folate - 89

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +94.2%
Contains more Carbs +38.7%
Contains more Protein +43.4%
Contains more Water +705.6%
Contains more Other +268.9%
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 Fats +94.2%
Contains more Carbs +38.7%
Contains more Protein +43.4%
Contains more Water +705.6%
Contains more Other +268.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 2.108 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.263 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.219 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15.3%
Contains less Saturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 62.48g 43.2g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 7.7g Hush puppies
Fats 26.22g 13.5g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 46g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 337kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 2.03g Hush puppies
Fiber 1.3g 2.8g Hush puppies
Calcium 13mg 278mg Hush puppies
Iron 2.98mg 3.04mg Hush puppies
Magnesium 14mg 24mg Hush puppies
Phosphorus 66mg 189mg Hush puppies
Potassium 88mg 144mg Hush puppies
Sodium 353mg 668mg Shortbread
Zinc 0.49mg 0.66mg Hush puppies
Copper 0.09mg 0.066mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.393mg 0.22mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 15.8µg Hush puppies
Vitamin A 1IU 186IU Hush puppies
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 41µg Hush puppies
Vitamin E 2.44mg 1.26mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 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
Folate 81µg 89µg Hush puppies
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 11µg 23.6µg Hush puppies
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
Cholesterol 0mg 45mg Shortbread
Trans Fat 0.714g Hush puppies
Saturated Fat 8.105g 2.108g Hush puppies
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Hush puppies
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 3.263g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 7.219g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

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Shortbread Hush puppies
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Shortbread
37%
Hush puppies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
55%
Hush puppies

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortbread
Shortbread contains less Sodium (difference - 315mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortbread
Shortbread is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
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.