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Chocolate vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate and Shiitake

  • Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Chocolate covers your daily Copper needs 98% more than Shiitake.
  • Shiitake has 20 times less Iron than Chocolate. Chocolate has 8.02mg of Iron, while Shiitake has 0.41mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +2700%
Contains more Iron +1856.1%
Contains more Magnesium +630%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.9%
Contains more Potassium +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +95.1%
Contains more Copper +623.9%
Contains more Manganese +517%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Selenium +90%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +2700%
Contains more Iron +1856.1%
Contains more Magnesium +630%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.9%
Contains more Potassium +83.9%
Contains more Zinc +95.1%
Contains more Copper +623.9%
Contains more Manganese +517%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Selenium +90%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +434.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +405.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +597.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +434.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +405.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +597.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +117.9%
Contains more Fats +6283.7%
Contains more Carbs +800.9%
Contains more Other +129.7%
Contains more Water +9151.5%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +117.9%
Contains more Fats +6283.7%
Contains more Carbs +800.9%
Contains more Other +129.7%
Contains more Water +9151.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate Shiitake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 4.29g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 2.24g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.49g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 6.79g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 34kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g 2.38g Shiitake
Fiber 7g 2.5g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 2mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.41mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 20mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 112mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 304mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 2.01mg 1.03mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.142mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.23mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 5.7µg Shiitake
Vitamin A 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin D 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.015mg Chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.217mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 3.877mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg Shiitake
Vitamin B12 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.011mg Shiitake
Threonine 0.134mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.189mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.134mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.033mg Shiitake
Phenylalanine 0.111mg Shiitake
Valine 0.145mg Shiitake
Histidine 0.056mg Shiitake
Cholesterol 8mg Shiitake
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Shiitake
Saturated Fat 18.519g Shiitake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate Shiitake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Chocolate
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.519g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/nutrients
  2. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.