Shiitake vs. Salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Shiitake and Salmon
- Shiitake is higher in Copper, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, yet Salmon is higher in Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
- Salmon covers your daily Vitamin D needs 85% more than Shiitake.
Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, cooked, dry heat.
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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.
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Iron
+20.6%
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Sodium
-85.2%
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Zinc
+139.5%
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Copper
+189.8%
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Manganese
+1337.5%
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Calcium
+650%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+125%
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Potassium
+26.3%
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Selenium
+626.3%
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Iron
+20.6%
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-85.2%
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Zinc
+139.5%
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Copper
+189.8%
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Manganese
+1337.5%
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Calcium
+650%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+125%
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Potassium
+26.3%
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Selenium
+626.3%
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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Vitamin B2
+60.7%
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Vitamin D
+3175%
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Vitamin B1
+2166.7%
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Vitamin B3
+107.5%
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Vitamin B6
+120.8%
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Folate
+161.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.475
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Vitamin B2
+60.7%
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Vitamin D
+3175%
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Vitamin B1
+2166.7%
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Vitamin B3
+107.5%
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Vitamin B6
+120.8%
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Folate
+161.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.475
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
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Water
+38.6%
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Protein
+886.6%
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Fats
+2420.4%
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+38.6%
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+886.6%
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+2420.4%
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.29g | 0g |
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| Protein | 2.24g | 22.1g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 12.35g |
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| Carbs | 6.79g | 0g |
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| Calories | 34kcal | 206kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.38g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 2.5g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.34mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 112mg | 252mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 384mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 61mg |
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| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.43mg |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.049mg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 5.7µg | 41.4µg |
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| Vitamin A | 230IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 69µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.14mg |
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| Vitamin D | 18IU | 526IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 13.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 3.7mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.34mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 8.045mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 1.475mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.647mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 34µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.248mg |
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| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.969mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 1.018mg |
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| Leucine | 0.189mg | 1.796mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg | 2.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.654mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.863mg |
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| Valine | 0.145mg | 1.139mg |
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| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.651mg |
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| Cholesterol | 63mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.397g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.181g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.397g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $11.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.