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Portobello vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Portobello and Shiitake

  • Portobello has more Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Shiitake has more Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Portobello's daily need coverage for Selenium is 29% higher.
  • Shiitake contains 3 times less Copper than Portobello. Portobello contains 0.389mg of Copper, while Shiitake contains 0.142mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, portabella, grilled and Mushrooms, shiitake, 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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +43.8%
Contains more Copper +173.9%
Contains more Selenium +284.2%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Zinc +58.5%
Contains more Manganese +243.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.41
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +43.8%
Contains more Copper +173.9%
Contains more Selenium +284.2%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Zinc +58.5%
Contains more Manganese +243.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.41

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 B1 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.2%
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% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 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 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +46.4%
Contains more Fats +18.4%
Contains more Other +40.5%
Contains more Carbs +52.9%
Equal in Water - 89.74
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +46.4%
Contains more Fats +18.4%
Contains more Other +40.5%
Contains more Carbs +52.9%
Equal in Water - 89.74

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 2.38
16% 84%
Starch: 0.43 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 2.38

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Portobello Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 2.24g 4.29g Shiitake
Protein 3.28g 2.24g Portobello
Fats 0.58g 0.49g Portobello
Carbs 4.44g 6.79g Shiitake
Calories 29kcal 34kcal Shiitake
Starch 0.43g Portobello
Sugar 2.26g 2.38g Portobello
Fiber 2.2g 2.5g Shiitake
Calcium 3mg 2mg Portobello
Iron 0.4mg 0.41mg Shiitake
Magnesium 13mg 20mg Shiitake
Phosphorus 135mg 112mg Portobello
Potassium 437mg 304mg Portobello
Sodium 11mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 0.65mg 1.03mg Shiitake
Copper 0.389mg 0.142mg Portobello
Manganese 0.067mg 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 21.9µg 5.7µg Portobello
Vitamin D 14IU 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.015mg Portobello
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.217mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 6.255mg 3.877mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 1.262mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Folate 19µg 13µg Portobello
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.011mg Portobello
Threonine 0.125mg 0.134mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.111mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.15mg 0.189mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.11mg 0.134mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.035mg 0.033mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.1mg 0.111mg Shiitake
Valine 0.41mg 0.145mg Portobello
Histidine 0.065mg 0.056mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.064g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Portobello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.232g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Portobello Shiitake
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
30%
Portobello
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Portobello
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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 - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Portobello
Portobello is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Portobello
Portobello 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.

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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/nutrients
  2. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.