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Shiitake vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shiitake and Walnut

  • Shiitake has more Vitamin B5, however, Walnut is higher in Copper, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Walnut covers your daily need of Copper 160% more than Shiitake.
  • Shiitake has 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Walnut. While Shiitake has 1.5mg of Vitamin B5, Walnut has only 0.57mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Nuts, walnuts, english.

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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 +16.3%
Contains more Calcium +4800%
Contains more Iron +609.8%
Contains more Magnesium +690%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.9%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +1016.9%
Contains more Manganese +1384.3%
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 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Contains more Selenium +16.3%
Contains more Calcium +4800%
Contains more Iron +609.8%
Contains more Magnesium +690%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.9%
Contains more Potassium +45.1%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +1016.9%
Contains more Manganese +1384.3%

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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Walnut
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +244.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Folate +653.8%
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% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +244.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2173.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Contains more Folate +653.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2104.9%
Contains more Protein +579.9%
Contains more Fats +13208.2%
Contains more Carbs +101.9%
Contains more Other +140.5%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 g
Contains more Water +2104.9%
Contains more Protein +579.9%
Contains more Fats +13208.2%
Contains more Carbs +101.9%
Contains more Other +140.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +2875%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
2% 91% 3% 3%
Starch: 0.06 g
Sucrose: 2.43 g
Glucose: 0.08 g
Fructose: 0.09 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +2875%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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 Walnut
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Walnut Opinion
Net carbs 4.29g 7.01g Walnut
Protein 2.24g 15.23g Walnut
Fats 0.49g 65.21g Walnut
Carbs 6.79g 13.71g Walnut
Calories 34kcal 654kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0g 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.38g 2.61g Shiitake
Fiber 2.5g 6.7g Walnut
Calcium 2mg 98mg Walnut
Iron 0.41mg 2.91mg Walnut
Magnesium 20mg 158mg Walnut
Phosphorus 112mg 346mg Walnut
Potassium 304mg 441mg Walnut
Sodium 9mg 2mg Walnut
Zinc 1.03mg 3.09mg Walnut
Copper 0.142mg 1.586mg Walnut
Manganese 0.23mg 3.414mg Walnut
Selenium 5.7µg 4.9µg Shiitake
Vitamin A 20IU Walnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.7mg Walnut
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 1.3mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.341mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.15mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 1.125mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.57mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.537mg Walnut
Folate 13µg 98µg Walnut
Vitamin K 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.17mg Walnut
Threonine 0.134mg 0.596mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.625mg Walnut
Leucine 0.189mg 1.17mg Walnut
Lysine 0.134mg 0.424mg Walnut
Methionine 0.033mg 0.236mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.711mg Walnut
Valine 0.145mg 0.753mg Walnut
Histidine 0.056mg 0.391mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Walnut
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
33%
Walnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
152%
Walnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
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 - 6.126g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $3.7)

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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.