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Waffle vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Waffle and Hush puppies?

  • Waffle is higher in Selenium, yet Hush puppies are higher in Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 55% more.
  • Waffle has 2 times more Cholesterol than Hush puppies. While Waffle has 69mg of Cholesterol, Hush puppies have only 45mg.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Hush puppies, prepared from recipe types in this article.

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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.
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
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 less SodiumSodium -23.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +20.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +192.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.3%
Contains more IronIron +31.6%
~equal in Calcium ~278mg
~equal in Potassium ~144mg
~equal in Copper ~0.066mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.66mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~189mg

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.
Waffle
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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 1.3% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 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 CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +82.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +93.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.332mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 WaterWater +44.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39.8%
Contains more OtherOther +22.6%
~equal in Protein ~7.7g
~equal in Fats ~13.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 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 -26.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~3.263g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~7.219g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Hush puppies Opinion
Calories 291kcal 337kcal Hush puppies
Protein 7.9g 7.7g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 13.5g Waffle
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.2mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 43.2g Hush puppies
Carbs 32.9g 46g Hush puppies
Cholesterol 69mg 45mg Hush puppies
Magnesium 19mg 24mg Hush puppies
Calcium 255mg 278mg Hush puppies
Potassium 159mg 144mg Waffle
Iron 2.31mg 3.04mg Hush puppies
Sugar 2.03g Waffle
Fiber 2.8g Hush puppies
Copper 0.062mg 0.066mg Hush puppies
Zinc 0.68mg 0.66mg Waffle
Phosphorus 190mg 189mg Waffle
Sodium 511mg 668mg Waffle
Vitamin A 228IU 186IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 41µg Waffle
Vitamin E 1.26mg Hush puppies
Manganese 0.265mg 0.22mg Waffle
Selenium 46.2µg 15.8µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.352mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.332mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 2.782mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.357mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.102mg Hush puppies
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0.19µg Waffle
Vitamin K 23.6µg Hush puppies
Folate 46µg 89µg Hush puppies
Choline 32.7mg Hush puppies
Saturated Fat 2.866g 2.108g Hush puppies
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 3.263g Waffle
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 7.219g Hush puppies
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.082mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.279mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.321mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.71mg Hush puppies
Lysine 0.384mg 0.31mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.169mg Waffle
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.382mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.388mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.197mg Hush puppies
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0.004g Waffle

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
24%
Waffle
36%
Hush puppies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
55%
Hush puppies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Waffle
Waffle contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.758g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.