Calories in Hush puppy
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Hush puppy contains 296 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (152 g) provides about 450 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 39% from fat and 8% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for biscuits, muffins, quick breads on FoodFactly (324 kcal per 100 g).
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 the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 296 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 13.2 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 813 mg | 35% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 40.2 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Total sugars C | 3.8 g | |
| Protein C | 6.2 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 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) C | 0.17 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.1 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 223 µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 11.6 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 100 mg | 8% |
| Iron C | 2.6 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium C | 40 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus C | 410 mg | 33% |
| Potassium C | 256 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.73 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.15 mg | 16% |
| 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 gbelow the median for biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 6.5 g)
- Fiber2.9 gin the top quarter of biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 1.8 g)
- Sugars3.8 gin the lowest quarter of biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 13.4 g)
- Saturated fat2.6 gbelow the median for biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 2.8 g)
- Sodium813 mgin the top quarter of biscuits, muffins, quick breads (median 413 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 |
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) C | 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 C | 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 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 14 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 36.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 114 µg |
| Folate, food C | 29 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pancakes, NFS | 282 | 7.4 g | 35.3 g | 12.1 g |
| Pancakes, plain | 282 | 7.4 g | 35.3 g | 12.1 g |
| Pancakes, plain, fast food / restaurant | 307 | 7.2 g | 34.1 g | 15.5 g |
| Arepa Dominicana | 267 | 5.7 g | 30.5 g | 14 g |
| Pancakes, whole grain | 273 | 7.9 g | 32.9 g | 12.3 g |
| Biscuit, home recipe | 350 | 7 g | 44.9 g | 16 g |
| Cornbread, made from home recipe | 287 | 6.6 g | 42.9 g | 9.8 g |
| Waffle, NFS | 309 | 7.4 g | 48.4 g | 9.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in hush puppy?
100 g of hush puppy has 296 kcal. 1 cup (152 g): about 450 kcal. 1 cubic inch cornbread (8.1 g): about 24 kcal. 1 hush puppy (22 g): about 65 kcal.
How much protein is in hush puppy?
Hush puppy contains 6.2 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9.4 g in 1 cup (152 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other biscuits, muffins, quick breads, that is below the median (median 6.5 g).
How many carbs are in hush puppy?
Hush puppy 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 hush puppy?
Hush puppy contains 13.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does hush puppy contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (56% DV), selenium (48% DV), phosphorus (33% DV), copper (16% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in hush puppy?
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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707819. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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