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Beef Liver raw vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Beef Liver raw and Shiitake

  • Shiitake has less Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Folate, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, Phosphorus, and Zinc than Beef Liver raw.
  • Beef Liver raw covers your daily need of Copper 1068% more than Shiitake.
  • Beef Liver raw has 22 times more Folate than Shiitake. While Beef Liver raw has 290µg of Folate, Shiitake has only 13µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.5% 28% 184% 3252% 109% 166% 9% 40% 217%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more IronIron +1095.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +6769.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +288.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +596.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87%
~equal in Potassium ~304mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4.3% 1014% 7.6% 36% 47% 636% 247% 430% 250% 7413% 7.8% 218% 182%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 12% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1169.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +239.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +378.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2130.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 4% 4% 71%
Protein: 20.36 g
Fats: 3.63 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 70.81 g
Other: 1.31 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 ProteinProtein +808.9%
Contains more FatsFats +640.8%
Contains more OtherOther +77%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +74.6%
Contains more WaterWater +26.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver raw Shiitake Opinion
Calories 135kcal 34kcal Beef Liver raw
Protein 20.36g 2.24g Beef Liver raw
Fats 3.63g 0.49g Beef Liver raw
Vitamin C 1.3mg Beef Liver raw
Net carbs 3.89g 4.29g Shiitake
Carbs 3.89g 6.79g Shiitake
Cholesterol 275mg Shiitake
Vitamin D 49IU 18IU Beef Liver raw
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Shiitake
Calcium 5mg 2mg Beef Liver raw
Potassium 313mg 304mg Beef Liver raw
Iron 4.9mg 0.41mg Beef Liver raw
Sugar 0g 2.38g Beef Liver raw
Fiber 0g 2.5g Shiitake
Copper 9.755mg 0.142mg Beef Liver raw
Zinc 4mg 1.03mg Beef Liver raw
Phosphorus 387mg 112mg Beef Liver raw
Sodium 69mg 9mg Shiitake
Vitamin A 16898IU Beef Liver raw
Vitamin A RAE 4968µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin E 0.38mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.4µg Beef Liver raw
Manganese 0.31mg 0.23mg Beef Liver raw
Selenium 39.7µg 5.7µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B1 0.189mg 0.015mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B2 2.755mg 0.217mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B3 13.175mg 3.877mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B5 7.173mg 1.5mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B6 1.083mg 0.293mg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin B12 59.3µg Beef Liver raw
Vitamin K 3.1µg Beef Liver raw
Folate 290µg 13µg Beef Liver raw
Trans Fat 0.17g 0g Shiitake
Choline 333.3mg Beef Liver raw
Saturated Fat 1.233g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.479g Beef Liver raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.465g Beef Liver raw
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.011mg Beef Liver raw
Threonine 0.869mg 0.134mg Beef Liver raw
Isoleucine 0.967mg 0.111mg Beef Liver raw
Leucine 1.91mg 0.189mg Beef Liver raw
Lysine 1.607mg 0.134mg Beef Liver raw
Methionine 0.543mg 0.033mg Beef Liver raw
Phenylalanine 1.084mg 0.111mg Beef Liver raw
Valine 1.26mg 0.145mg Beef Liver raw
Histidine 0.629mg 0.056mg Beef Liver raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.007g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Beef Liver raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.299g Beef Liver raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver raw Shiitake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
807%
Beef Liver raw
24%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
402%
Beef Liver raw
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 275mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.233g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver raw
Beef Liver raw 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. Beef Liver raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169451/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.