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Tortilla vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Tortilla and Hush puppies

  • Tortilla has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium, however, Hush puppies are higher in Vitamin K.
  • Tortilla covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 39% more than Hush puppies.
  • Hush puppies contain 4 times less Copper than Tortilla. Tortilla contains 0.266mg of Copper, while Hush puppies contain 0.066mg.
  • Hush puppies have less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat 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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +254.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +303%
Contains more ZincZinc +190.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +134.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.9%
Contains more IronIron +15.6%

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% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 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 +133.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3620%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +424.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +63.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 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 +26.8%
Contains more OtherOther +16.8%
Contains more FatsFats +38.3%
~equal in Carbs ~46g
~equal in Water ~29g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 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 -56.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +627.7%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.263g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tortilla 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 vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla Hush puppies Opinion
Calories 310kcal 337kcal Hush puppies
Protein 9.76g 7.7g Tortilla
Fats 9.76g 13.5g Hush puppies
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Hush puppies
Net carbs 36.09g 43.2g Hush puppies
Carbs 45.89g 46g Hush puppies
Cholesterol 0mg 45mg Tortilla
Magnesium 85mg 24mg Tortilla
Calcium 244mg 278mg Hush puppies
Potassium 262mg 144mg Tortilla
Iron 2.63mg 3.04mg Hush puppies
Sugar 2.44g 2.03g Hush puppies
Fiber 9.8g 2.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.266mg 0.066mg Tortilla
Zinc 1.92mg 0.66mg Tortilla
Phosphorus 346mg 189mg Tortilla
Sodium 512mg 668mg Tortilla
Vitamin A 5IU 186IU Hush puppies
Vitamin A 0µg 41µg Hush puppies
Vitamin E 0.9mg 1.26mg Hush puppies
Manganese 0.22mg Hush puppies
Selenium 37µg 15.8µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 0.823mg 0.352mg Tortilla
Vitamin B2 0.289mg 0.332mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B3 4.858mg 2.782mg Tortilla
Vitamin B5 0.357mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B6 0.312mg 0.102mg Tortilla
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg Hush puppies
Vitamin K 4.5µg 23.6µg Hush puppies
Folate 138µg 89µg Tortilla
Choline 20mg 32.7mg Hush puppies
Saturated Fat 4.878g 2.108g Hush puppies
Monounsaturated Fat 3.062g 3.263g Hush puppies
Polyunsaturated fat 0.992g 7.219g Hush puppies
Tryptophan 0.129mg 0.082mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.312mg 0.279mg Tortilla
Isoleucine 0.353mg 0.321mg Tortilla
Leucine 0.671mg 0.71mg Hush puppies
Lysine 0.37mg 0.31mg Tortilla
Methionine 0.163mg 0.169mg Hush puppies
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.382mg Tortilla
Valine 0.444mg 0.388mg Tortilla
Histidine 0.255mg 0.197mg Tortilla
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Hush puppies

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla 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
45%
Tortilla
36%
Hush puppies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Tortilla
55%
Hush puppies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla
Tortilla contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.77g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.