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Shiitake vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shiitake and Paprika?

  • Paprika has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Zinc than Shiitake.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for Iron is 259% higher.

We used Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Spices, paprika 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.
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Calcium +11350%
Contains more Iron +5056.1%
Contains more Magnesium +790%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.4%
Contains more Potassium +650%
Contains more Zinc +320.4%
Contains more Copper +402.1%
Contains more Manganese +591.3%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%
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 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Contains more Calcium +11350%
Contains more Iron +5056.1%
Contains more Magnesium +790%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.4%
Contains more Potassium +650%
Contains more Zinc +320.4%
Contains more Copper +402.1%
Contains more Manganese +591.3%
Contains more Selenium +10.5%

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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Paprika
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +466.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +630.7%
Contains more Folate +276.9%
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 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +466.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +159.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +630.7%
Contains more Folate +276.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +698.4%
Contains more Protein +531.3%
Contains more Fats +2530.6%
Contains more Carbs +695.1%
Contains more Other +945.9%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more Water +698.4%
Contains more Protein +531.3%
Contains more Fats +2530.6%
Contains more Carbs +695.1%
Contains more Other +945.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +10.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +10.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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 Paprika
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 4.29g 19.09g Paprika
Protein 2.24g 14.14g Paprika
Fats 0.49g 12.89g Paprika
Carbs 6.79g 53.99g Paprika
Calories 34kcal 282kcal Paprika
Fructose 0g 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 2.38g 10.34g Shiitake
Fiber 2.5g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 2mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 0.41mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 20mg 178mg Paprika
Phosphorus 112mg 314mg Paprika
Potassium 304mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 9mg 68mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.03mg 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 0.142mg 0.713mg Paprika
Manganese 0.23mg 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 5.7µg 6.3µg Paprika
Vitamin A 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 0.9mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.33mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 13µg 49µg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.134mg 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.189mg 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.134mg 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.033mg 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.145mg 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.056mg 0.25mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Paprika
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
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
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 - 2.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika 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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.