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Turkey meat vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Turkey meat and Shiitake

  • Turkey meat is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Iron, yet Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B5, Fiber, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Turkey meat is 44% higher.
  • Turkey meat contains 3 times more Iron than Shiitake. Turkey meat contains 1.09mg of Iron, while Shiitake contains 0.41mg.

Food types used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
6
:
4
Shiitake
Shiitake
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +165.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.1%
Contains more Zinc +140.8%
Contains more Selenium +422.8%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Copper +52.7%
Contains more Manganese +1542.9%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Shiitake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +165.9%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.1%
Contains more Zinc +140.8%
Contains more Selenium +422.8%
Contains more Potassium +27.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.3%
Contains more Copper +52.7%
Contains more Manganese +1542.9%

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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
9
:
2
Shiitake
Shiitake
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.2%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.4
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 0%
Shiitake
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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.2%
Contains more Folate +44.4%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
3
Shiitake
Shiitake
Contains more Protein +1174.6%
Contains more Fats +1408.2%
Contains more Carbs +11216.7%
Contains more Water +41.3%
Contains more Other +54.2%
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Shiitake
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 +1174.6%
Contains more Fats +1408.2%
Contains more Carbs +11216.7%
Contains more Water +41.3%
Contains more Other +54.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 4.29g Shiitake
Protein 28.55g 2.24g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 0.49g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 6.79g Shiitake
Calories 189kcal 34kcal Turkey meat
Sugar 0g 2.38g Turkey meat
Fiber 0g 2.5g Shiitake
Calcium 14mg 2mg Turkey meat
Iron 1.09mg 0.41mg Turkey meat
Magnesium 30mg 20mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 223mg 112mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 304mg Shiitake
Sodium 103mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 2.48mg 1.03mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.142mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.014mg 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 29.8µg 5.7µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.4µg
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.015mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.217mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 3.877mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.293mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 13µg Shiitake
Vitamin B12 1.02µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.011mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.134mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.111mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.189mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.134mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.033mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.111mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.145mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.056mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg Shiitake
Trans Fat 0.101g 0g Shiitake
Saturated Fat 2.155g Shiitake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.155g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.