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Shiitake vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shiitake and Currant

  • Shiitake has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Zinc, however, Currant has more Iron, and Fiber.
  • Shiitake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 29% more.
  • Shiitake has 39 times more Vitamin B3 than Currant. Shiitake has 3.877mg of Vitamin B3, while Currant has 0.1mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Currants, red and white, 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 Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains more Zinc +347.8%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +850%
Contains more Calcium +1550%
Contains more Iron +143.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Equal in Potassium - 275
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 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.5%
Contains more Potassium +10.5%
Contains more Zinc +347.8%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Manganese +23.7%
Contains more Selenium +850%
Contains more Calcium +1550%
Contains more Iron +143.9%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Equal in Potassium - 275

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 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3777%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +318.6%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
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 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3777%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2243.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +318.6%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +60%
Contains more Fats +145%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Contains more Carbs +103.2%
Equal in Water - 83.95
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +60%
Contains more Fats +145%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Contains more Carbs +103.2%
Equal in Water - 83.95

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +35.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +35.3%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Currant Opinion
Net carbs 4.29g 9.5g Currant
Protein 2.24g 1.4g Shiitake
Fats 0.49g 0.2g Shiitake
Carbs 6.79g 13.8g Currant
Calories 34kcal 56kcal Currant
Fructose 0g 3.53g Currant
Sugar 2.38g 7.37g Shiitake
Fiber 2.5g 4.3g Currant
Calcium 2mg 33mg Currant
Iron 0.41mg 1mg Currant
Magnesium 20mg 13mg Shiitake
Phosphorus 112mg 44mg Shiitake
Potassium 304mg 275mg Shiitake
Sodium 9mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 1.03mg 0.23mg Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg 0.107mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 0.186mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 0.6µg Shiitake
Vitamin A 42IU Currant
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Currant
Vitamin E 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.04mg Currant
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.05mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.1mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.064mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.07mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg 8µg Shiitake
Vitamin K 11µg Currant
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
Saturated Fat 0.017g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g Currant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g Currant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Currant
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
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.99g)
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 - 0.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.