Shortcake vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between shortcake and hush puppies?
- Shortcake has less folate, calcium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B6 than hush puppies.
- Hush puppies' daily need coverage for cholesterol is 14% higher.
- Shortcake has 2 times more saturated fat than hush puppies. Shortcake has 3.772g of saturated fat, while hush puppies have 2.108g.
We used Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe and Hush puppies, 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +127.8% |
| 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 FolateFolate | +67.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
13.5 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
29 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~13.5g
~equal in
Carbs
~46g
~equal in
Water
~29g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.772 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.632 g
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 | +85.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.632g | 7.219g | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 23.6µg | 20% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 45mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Folate | 53µg | 89µg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.26mg | 8% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.772g | 2.108g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.045g | 3.263g | 7% |
| Sodium | 506mg | 668mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 278mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 143mg | 189mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.102mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.54mg | 3.04mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.332mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.33mg | 0.22mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.19µg | 5% |
| Protein | 6.1g | 7.7g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.311mg | 0.352mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 18µg | 41µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 17µg | 15.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.248mg | 0.357mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.48mg | 0.66mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.076mg | 0.066mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 144mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.573mg | 2.782mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 48.5g | 46g | 1% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 13.5g | 1% |
| Calories | 346kcal | 337kcal | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 48.5g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.03g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.238mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.449mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.115mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.302mg | 0.382mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.273mg | 0.388mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
20%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.664g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hush puppies is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)