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Shiitake vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shiitake and Corn?

  • Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Selenium, while Corn is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Shiitake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 14% higher.
  • Corn has 29 times less Selenium than Shiitake. Shiitake has 5.7µg of Selenium, while Corn has 0.2µg.

We used Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt types in this comparison.

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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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Corn
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +66.1%
Contains more Copper +189.8%
Contains more Manganese +37.7%
Contains more Selenium +2750%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.45
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 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +66.1%
Contains more Copper +189.8%
Contains more Manganese +37.7%
Contains more Selenium +2750%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.45

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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Corn
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Folate +76.9%
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 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +280.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +520%
Contains more Folate +76.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Corn
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Fats +206.1%
Contains more Carbs +209%
Equal in Other - 0.7
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Fats +206.1%
Contains more Carbs +209%
Equal in Other - 0.7

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Corn
Contains more Glucose +183.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
61% 23% 7% 7%
Starch: 7.17 g
Sucrose: 2.74 g
Glucose: 0.84 g
Fructose: 0.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +183.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Corn Opinion
Net carbs 4.29g 18.58g Corn
Protein 2.24g 3.41g Corn
Fats 0.49g 1.5g Corn
Carbs 6.79g 20.98g Corn
Calories 34kcal 96kcal Corn
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0g 0.79g Corn
Sugar 2.38g 4.54g Shiitake
Fiber 2.5g 2.4g Shiitake
Calcium 2mg 3mg Corn
Iron 0.41mg 0.45mg Corn
Magnesium 20mg 26mg Corn
Phosphorus 112mg 77mg Shiitake
Potassium 304mg 218mg Shiitake
Sodium 9mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 1.03mg 0.62mg Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg 0.049mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 0.167mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 0.2µg Shiitake
Vitamin A 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 5.5mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.093mg Corn
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.057mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 1.683mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.792mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.139mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg 23µg Corn
Vitamin K 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.023mg Corn
Threonine 0.134mg 0.133mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.189mg 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.134mg 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.033mg 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.145mg 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.056mg 0.091mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.197g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Corn
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
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.16g)
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 - 0.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn
Corn is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.