Common Food Comparisons
Ever wonder how common foods stack up against each other in the main nutritional areas? Take a look at the BabyFit Common Food Comparisons.
Side Dishes
Numbers reflect one typical serving of a variety of side dishes (1 cup).
Data from BabyFit.com food database or (*)similar source.
Individual items and brands will vary, and preparation method will make a difference too.
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SIDE DISH(1 cup)
Calcium (mg)
Protein (g)
Folate (mcg)
Iron (mg)
Calories
Carbs (g)
Fat (g)
Baked Beans
86.0
12.2
30.4
3.0
236.2
52.1
1.1
Macaroni & Cheese
92.0
11.3
65.2
2.6
259
47.5
2.6
Hush Puppies (5 pieces)
210.0
4.9
56.0
2.3
256.6
34.9
11.6
Stuffing
64.0
6.4
78.0
2.2
356
43.4
17.2
Cabbage Roll *
40.0
8
36.0
2.0
170
21
6
Spaghetti Noodles (plain)
10.0
6.7
98.0
2.0
197.4
39.7
0.9
Plain White Rice
16.0
4.3
91.6
1.9
205.4
44.5
0.4
Baked Potato (med plain)
26.0
4.3
48.4
1.9
160.4
36.5
0.2
Pasta Salad *
30.0
12
76.0
1.6
320
32
16
Potato Salad
48.0
27.9
17.6
1.6
357.5
6.7
20.5
Au Gratin Potatoes
292.0
12.4
26.8
1.6
323.4
27.6
18.6
Frozen Mixed Veggies (1/2 cup)
28.0
3.8
32.8
1.1
72.7
15.3
0.6
Pumpernickel Roll
20.0
3.9
12.0
1.1
99.7
19
1
French Fries (med order)
19.0
5.8
9.2
1.0
458.3
53.3
24.7
Wild Rice
5.0
6.5
42.8
1.0
165.6
35
0.6
Garlic Bread * (1)
30.0
4
32.0
0.9
125
14
6
Shrimp Egg Roll
20.0
3.6
20.0
0.9
104.4
9.8
5.6
Sweet Potato (med plain)
30.0
2
36.0
0.9
117.4
27.7
0.1
Onion Rings
15.0
2.6
31.6
0.8
195.4
18.3
12.8
Mashed Potatoes (no gravy)
55.0
4.1
16.8
0.6
161.7
36.9
1.2
Corn on the Cob (1)
2.0
2.9
41.6
0.5
77.4
17.1
1.1
Baked Apple * (unsweetened)
10.0
0.3
4.0
0.4
112
26.4
0.6
Summer Squash (1/2 cup)
8.0
0.7
16.4
0.2
11.3
2.5
0.1
Collard Greens (1/2 cup)
26.0
2.5
30.0
0.0
30.6
6.1
0.4
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