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Shiitake vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shiitake and Almond different?

  • Shiitake is higher in Vitamin B5, however, Almond is richer in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Almond is 99% higher.
  • Shiitake contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Almond. While Shiitake contains 1.5mg of Vitamin B5, Almond contains only 0.471mg.

Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Nuts, almonds are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Selenium +39%
Contains more Calcium +13350%
Contains more Iron +804.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1250%
Contains more Phosphorus +329.5%
Contains more Potassium +141.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +202.9%
Contains more Copper +626.1%
Contains more Manganese +847.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Selenium +39%
Contains more Calcium +13350%
Contains more Iron +804.9%
Contains more Magnesium +1250%
Contains more Phosphorus +329.5%
Contains more Potassium +141.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +202.9%
Contains more Copper +626.1%
Contains more Manganese +847.4%

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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Almond
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +424.4%
Contains more Folate +238.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.618
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +424.4%
Contains more Folate +238.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.618

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1934.9%
Contains more Protein +844.2%
Contains more Fats +10089.8%
Contains more Carbs +217.4%
Contains more Other +300%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Water +1934.9%
Contains more Protein +844.2%
Contains more Fats +10089.8%
Contains more Carbs +217.4%
Contains more Other +300%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +1300%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Glucose +1300%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Almond Opinion
Net carbs 4.29g 9.05g Almond
Protein 2.24g 21.15g Almond
Fats 0.49g 49.93g Almond
Carbs 6.79g 21.55g Almond
Calories 34kcal 579kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0g 0.11g Almond
Sugar 2.38g 4.35g Shiitake
Fiber 2.5g 12.5g Almond
Calcium 2mg 269mg Almond
Iron 0.41mg 3.71mg Almond
Magnesium 20mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 112mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 304mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 9mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 1.03mg 3.12mg Almond
Copper 0.142mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 0.23mg 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 5.7µg 4.1µg Shiitake
Vitamin A 2IU Almond
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.205mg Almond
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 3.618mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.471mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.137mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg 44µg Almond
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.134mg 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 0.189mg 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.134mg 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.033mg 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.145mg 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.056mg 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0g 0.015g Shiitake
Saturated Fat 3.802g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Almond
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
25%
Shiitake
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.802g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.