Hush puppies
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 37% of daily folate, 10% of daily calcium and 9% of daily iron needed in pregnancy.
- Folate (DFE) 223 mcg
- Calcium 100 mg
- Iron 2.55 mg
- Potassium 256 mg
- Protein 6.16 g
- Zinc 0.73 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.11 mg
- Riboflavin 0.07 mg
- Choline 11.6 mg
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
- Vitamin C 0 mg
- Vitamin D 0 IU
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 100 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 11.6 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 223 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 2.55 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 256 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 6.16 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.07 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.11 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 0.73 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
LimitHush puppies should be limited during pregnancy due to their high content of deep-fried fat and refined cornmeal. Cooking cornmeal batter in hot oil ensures the breading is fully cooked and pathogen-free. However, the fried nuggets deliver dense calories, sodium, and trans or saturated fats with little micronutrient benefit. Treat hush puppies as an occasional side dish and prioritize whole grains for daily fiber.
Sources: USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans · CDC Food Safety
How to read this
During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Hush puppies provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.