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Shiitake vs. Chickpeas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shiitake and Chickpeas

  • Shiitake is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, yet Chickpeas is higher in Folate, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Chickpeas covers your daily Folate needs 40% more than Shiitake.
  • Shiitake contains 7 times more Vitamin B3 than Chickpeas. While Shiitake contains 3.877mg of Vitamin B3, Chickpeas contains only 0.526mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 +54.1%
Contains more Calcium +2350%
Contains more Iron +604.9%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +48.5%
Contains more Copper +147.9%
Contains more Manganese +347.8%
Equal in Potassium - 291
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 15% 109% 35% 72% 26% 1% 42% 118% 135% 21%
Contains more Selenium +54.1%
Contains more Calcium +2350%
Contains more Iron +604.9%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains less Sodium -22.2%
Contains more Zinc +48.5%
Contains more Copper +147.9%
Contains more Manganese +347.8%
Equal in Potassium - 291

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +637.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +424.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +673.3%
Contains more Folate +1223.1%
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 2% 7% 0% 5% 30% 15% 10% 18% 33% 129% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +637.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +424.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +673.3%
Contains more Folate +1223.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +49%
Contains more Protein +295.5%
Contains more Fats +428.6%
Contains more Carbs +303.8%
Contains more Other +24.3%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
9% 3% 27% 60%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 27.42 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Water +49%
Contains more Protein +295.5%
Contains more Fats +428.6%
Contains more Carbs +303.8%
Contains more Other +24.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Chickpeas Opinion
Net carbs 4.29g 19.82g Chickpeas
Protein 2.24g 8.86g Chickpeas
Fats 0.49g 2.59g Chickpeas
Carbs 6.79g 27.42g Chickpeas
Calories 34kcal 164kcal Chickpeas
Sugar 2.38g 4.8g Shiitake
Fiber 2.5g 7.6g Chickpeas
Calcium 2mg 49mg Chickpeas
Iron 0.41mg 2.89mg Chickpeas
Magnesium 20mg 48mg Chickpeas
Phosphorus 112mg 168mg Chickpeas
Potassium 304mg 291mg Shiitake
Sodium 9mg 7mg Chickpeas
Zinc 1.03mg 1.53mg Chickpeas
Copper 0.142mg 0.352mg Chickpeas
Manganese 0.23mg 1.03mg Chickpeas
Selenium 5.7µg 3.7µg Shiitake
Vitamin A 27IU Chickpeas
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Chickpeas
Vitamin E 0.35mg Chickpeas
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 1.3mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.116mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.063mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.526mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.286mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.139mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg 172µg Chickpeas
Vitamin K 4µg Chickpeas
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.085mg Chickpeas
Threonine 0.134mg 0.329mg Chickpeas
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.38mg Chickpeas
Leucine 0.189mg 0.631mg Chickpeas
Lysine 0.134mg 0.593mg Chickpeas
Methionine 0.033mg 0.116mg Chickpeas
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.475mg Chickpeas
Valine 0.145mg 0.372mg Chickpeas
Histidine 0.056mg 0.244mg Chickpeas
Saturated Fat 0.269g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.583g Chickpeas
Polyunsaturated fat 1.156g Chickpeas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shiitake Chickpeas
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
21%
Chickpeas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
57%
Chickpeas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.42g)
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 - 0.269g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas 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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/nutrients
  2. Chickpeas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/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.