Calories in Fast foods, hush puppies
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Fast foods, hush puppies contains 296 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 piece (22 g) provides about 65 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 39% from fat and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fast foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 263 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 56% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 48% of the Daily Value for selenium and 33% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 296 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 13.3 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 813 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 40.2 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber M | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Total sugars M | 3.8 g | |
| Protein M | 6.2 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.4 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.17 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2.1 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 223 µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 11.6 mg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 100 mg | 8% |
| Iron M | 2.6 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium M | 40 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus M | 410 mg | 33% |
| Potassium M | 256 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.73 mg | 7% |
| Copper M | 0.15 mg | 16% |
| Manganese M | 0.41 mg | 18% |
| Selenium C | 26.2 µg | 48% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 8%
- Carbohydrates 53%
- Fat 39%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein6.2 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fiber2.9 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars3.8 gabove the median for fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat13.3 gabove the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat2.6 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium813 mgin the top quarter of fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water36.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 7.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.8 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 30.3 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 3.2 g |
| Glucose M | 0.23 g |
| Fructose M | 0.17 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0.23 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.016 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.83 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 7.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.071 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 14 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 36.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 3.8 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,238 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 1 IU |
| Folic acid C | 114 µg |
| Folate, food C | 29 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Fast foods
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza, no cheese, thick crust | 293 | 7.6 g | 38.3 g | 12.3 g |
| CRACKER BARREL, onion rings, thick-cut | 327 | 4.8 g | 41 g | 16 g |
| BURGER KING, french fries | 280 | 3.2 g | 38.7 g | 12.5 g |
| WENDY'S, french fries | 301 | 3.7 g | 39.7 g | 14.1 g |
| McDONALD'S, Hotcakes and Sausage | 294 | 7.8 g | 37.6 g | 12.5 g |
| DENNY'S, french fries | 282 | 3.4 g | 35.2 g | 14.1 g |
| Restaurant, family style, french fries | 289 | 3.5 g | 37.2 g | 14 g |
| APPLEBEE'S, french fries | 290 | 3.3 g | 39.5 g | 13.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in fast foods?
100 g of fast foods has 296 kcal. 1 piece (22 g): about 65 kcal.
How much protein is in fast foods?
Fast foods contains 6.2 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.4 g in 1 piece (22 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is in the lowest quarter (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in fast foods?
Fast foods has 40.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.9 g of fiber and 3.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in fast foods?
Fast foods contains 13.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does fast foods contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (56% DV), selenium (48% DV), phosphorus (33% DV), manganese (18% DV) and copper (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in fast foods?
100 g contains 813 mg of sodium, 35% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170301. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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