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Beef Liver vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beef Liver and Shiitake

  • Beef Liver is richer than Shiitake in Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Beef Liver is 1571% higher.
  • Beef Liver contains 19 times more Folate than Shiitake. Beef Liver contains 253µg of Folate, while Shiitake contains 13µg.

Food types used in this article are Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised 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 +200%
Contains more Iron +1495.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.8%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains more Zinc +414.6%
Contains more Copper +9958.5%
Contains more Manganese +54.8%
Contains more Selenium +533.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +1495.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.8%
Contains more Potassium +15.8%
Contains more Zinc +414.6%
Contains more Copper +9958.5%
Contains more Manganese +54.8%
Contains more Selenium +533.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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 D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1478.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +352%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +374%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.1%
Contains more Folate +1846.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
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 D +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1478.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +352%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +374%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +247.1%
Contains more Folate +1846.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1198.2%
Contains more Fats +973.5%
Contains more Other +132.4%
Contains more Carbs +32.4%
Contains more Water +52.6%
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 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 +1198.2%
Contains more Fats +973.5%
Contains more Other +132.4%
Contains more Carbs +32.4%
Contains more Water +52.6%

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 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Liver Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 5.13g 4.29g Beef Liver
Protein 29.08g 2.24g Beef Liver
Fats 5.26g 0.49g Beef Liver
Carbs 5.13g 6.79g Shiitake
Calories 191kcal 34kcal Beef Liver
Sugar 0g 2.38g Beef Liver
Fiber 0g 2.5g Shiitake
Calcium 6mg 2mg Beef Liver
Iron 6.54mg 0.41mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 21mg 20mg Beef Liver
Phosphorus 497mg 112mg Beef Liver
Potassium 352mg 304mg Beef Liver
Sodium 79mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 5.3mg 1.03mg Beef Liver
Copper 14.283mg 0.142mg Beef Liver
Manganese 0.356mg 0.23mg Beef Liver
Selenium 36.1µg 5.7µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 31714IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 9442µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 0.51mg Beef Liver
Vitamin D 49IU 18IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0.4µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 1.9mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B1 0.194mg 0.015mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B2 3.425mg 0.217mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 17.525mg 3.877mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 7.11mg 1.5mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.017mg 0.293mg Beef Liver
Folate 253µg 13µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 70.58µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.368mg 0.011mg Beef Liver
Threonine 1.215mg 0.134mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 1.352mg 0.111mg Beef Liver
Leucine 2.67mg 0.189mg Beef Liver
Lysine 2.247mg 0.134mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.759mg 0.033mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.515mg 0.111mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.761mg 0.145mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.879mg 0.056mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 396mg Shiitake
Trans Fat 0.365g 0g Shiitake
Saturated Fat 2.947g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.124g Beef Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 1.109g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.659g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef Liver 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
1067%
Beef Liver
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
567%
Beef Liver
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.947g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/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.