American cheese vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between American cheese and shiitake
- American cheese has more calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc, while shiitake has more vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, and fiber.
- American cheese's daily need coverage for calcium is 104% higher.
- Shiitake contains 186 times less sodium than American cheese. American cheese contains 1671mg of sodium, while shiitake contains 9mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +141.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +472.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +254.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +130.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +208.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +461% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5001.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +272.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +442.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +62.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.13 g
Fats:
31.79 g
Carbs:
3.7 g
Water:
39.61 g
Other:
6.77 g
Protein:
2.24 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
6.79 g
Water:
89.74 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +709.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6387.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +814.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +83.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +126.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
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Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.15 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.11 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.38 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calcium | 1045mg | 2mg | 104% |
| Saturated fat | 18.057g | 82% | |
| Phosphorus | 641mg | 112mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 1671mg | 9mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 63% | |
| Fats | 31.79g | 0.49g | 48% |
| Cholesterol | 100mg | 33% | |
| Protein | 18.13g | 2.24g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 250µg | 28% | |
| Selenium | 20.2µg | 5.7µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.076mg | 3.877mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.403mg | 1.5mg | 22% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.236g | 21% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.293mg | 18% |
| Calories | 371kcal | 34kcal | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.49mg | 1.03mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.046mg | 0.142mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.5g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.286g | 9% | |
| Manganese | 0.041mg | 0.23mg | 8% |
| Choline | 36.2mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 132mg | 304mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 0.41mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.6µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.7g | 6.79g | 1% |
| Folate | 8µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 23IU | 18IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.217mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.7g | 4.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.26g | 2.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.144g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.232mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.772mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.516mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.475mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.939mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.187mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.546mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.012g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.137g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.021g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.79g | N/A |
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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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 1662mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.057g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
American cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
American cheese is relatively richer in vitamins