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Yellow cake vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between yellow cake and hush puppies

  • Yellow cake is richer in vitamin E, while hush puppies are higher in vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B2, selenium, folate, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Hush puppies cover your daily vitamin B1 needs 26% more than yellow cake.
  • Yellow cake has 4 times more vitamin E than hush puppies. Yellow cake has 4.5mg of vitamin E, while hush puppies have 1.26mg.
  • Hush puppies are lower in saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery 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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
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 PotassiumPotassium +29.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +768.8%
Contains more IronIron +49.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +167.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.22mg

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% 2.3% 90% 3% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
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% 14% 25% 0% 88% 77% 52% 21% 24% 24% 59% 67% 18%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +485.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +718.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +257%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +247.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +304.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +87.9%
~equal in Vitamin K ~23.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 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 FatsFats +31.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.7%
Contains more WaterWater +29.6%
Contains more OtherOther +181.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 41% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 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 +121.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yellow cake Hush puppies
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Yellow cake Hush puppies DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.352mg 26%
Calcium 32mg 278mg 25%
Vitamin E 4.5mg 1.26mg 22%
Selenium 5.9µg 15.8µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.332mg 18%
Folate 22µg 89µg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 7.219g 17%
Saturated fat 5.793g 2.108g 17%
Sodium 310mg 668mg 16%
Iron 2.03mg 3.04mg 13%
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 2.782mg 12%
Cholesterol 16mg 45mg 10%
Copper 0.159mg 0.066mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 7.214g 3.263g 10%
Protein 3.16g 7.7g 9%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.102mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.19µg 8%
Phosphorus 138mg 189mg 7%
Fats 17.75g 13.5g 7%
Fiber 1.5g 2.8g 5%
Starch 8.55g 4%
Vitamin A 7µg 41µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.357mg 4%
Choline 17.4mg 32.7mg 3%
Carbs 55.36g 46g 3%
Calories 379kcal 337kcal 2%
Zinc 0.42mg 0.66mg 2%
Fructose 0.62g 1%
Vitamin K 25.1µg 23.6µg 1%
Potassium 187mg 144mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 53.86g 43.2g N/A
Sugar 39.22g 2.03g N/A
Manganese 0.222mg 0.22mg 0%
Trans fat 1.313g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.279mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.321mg 0%
Leucine 0.71mg 0%
Lysine 0.31mg 0%
Methionine 0.169mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.382mg 0%
Valine 0.388mg 0%
Histidine 0.197mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellow cake 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
19%
Yellow cake
36%
Hush puppies
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
55%
Hush puppies

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 358mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hush puppies
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.685g)
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.