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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
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 +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%
~equal in Selenium ~15.8µg

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% 4.3% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
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 AVitamin A +158.3%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.782mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 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 +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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 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 +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.
Shortcake Hush puppies
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Hush puppies Opinion
Calories 346kcal 337kcal Shortcake
Protein 6.1g 7.7g Hush puppies
Fats 14.2g 13.5g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.2mg
Net carbs 48.5g 43.2g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 46g Shortcake
Cholesterol 3mg 45mg Shortcake
Magnesium 16mg 24mg Hush puppies
Calcium 205mg 278mg Hush puppies
Potassium 106mg 144mg Hush puppies
Iron 2.54mg 3.04mg Hush puppies
Sugar 2.03g Shortcake
Fiber 2.8g Hush puppies
Copper 0.076mg 0.066mg Shortcake
Zinc 0.48mg 0.66mg Hush puppies
Phosphorus 143mg 189mg Hush puppies
Sodium 506mg 668mg Shortcake
Vitamin A 72IU 186IU Hush puppies
Vitamin A 18µg 41µg Hush puppies
Vitamin E 1.26mg Hush puppies
Manganese 0.33mg 0.22mg Shortcake
Selenium 17µg 15.8µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.352mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.332mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 2.782mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 0.357mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.102mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.19µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 23.6µg Hush puppies
Folate 53µg 89µg Hush puppies
Choline 32.7mg Hush puppies
Saturated Fat 3.772g 2.108g Hush puppies
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 3.263g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 7.219g Hush puppies
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.082mg Hush puppies
Threonine 0.184mg 0.279mg Hush puppies
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.321mg Hush puppies
Leucine 0.449mg 0.71mg Hush puppies
Lysine 0.197mg 0.31mg Hush puppies
Methionine 0.115mg 0.169mg Hush puppies
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.382mg Hush puppies
Valine 0.273mg 0.388mg Hush puppies
Histidine 0.14mg 0.197mg Hush puppies
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
Shortcake Hush puppies
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Shortcake
36%
Hush puppies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
55%
Hush puppies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shortcake
Shortcake contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.664g)
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 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 ($)

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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.