Baked goods

Hush puppies, prepared from recipe

FDC 174999oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 43 · +3 vs Baked goods median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Hush puppies, prepared from recipe is middling for nutrient density at 43 of 100. Within baked goods it ranks 25 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of calcium (21% DV), a good source of iron (17% DV), a good source of protein (15% DV). Most of its 337 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate. Worth noting: it is high in sodium (668 mg per 100 g).

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 7.7 g · 9%Carb 46 g · 55%Fat 13.5 g · 36%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories337 kcal17%
Total fat14 g17%
Saturated fat2.1 g11%
Cholesterol45 mg15%
Sodium668 mg29%
Carbohydrate46 g17%
Dietary fiber2.8 g10%
Sugars2 g
Protein7.7 g15%
Potassium144 mg3%
Calcium278 mg21%
Iron3 mg17%
Magnesium24 mg6%
Vitamin C0.2 mg0%
Vitamin A41 µg5%
Vitamin E1.3 mg8%

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FDC 174999

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Calcium21% DV
Iron17% DV
Protein15% DV
Dietary fiber10% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the baked goods median

Nutrient density43 vs 40 median
Protein / 100 g7.7 vs 8.6 median
Fiber / 100 g2.8 vs 3.4 median
Sodium / 100 g668 vs 447 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Bagels, cinnamon-raisinDensity 43 vs 43Bagels, eggDensity 44 vs 43Bagels, oat branDensity 44 vs 43

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