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Brotwurst vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between brotwurst and shiitake

  • Brotwurst has more selenium, vitamin B1, zinc, and iron; however, shiitake is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, fiber, manganese, and copper.
  • Brotwurst covers your daily need for sodium 48% more than shiitake.
  • Brotwurst has 124 times more Sodium than shiitake. While brotwurst has 1112mg of Sodium, shiitake has only 9mg.
  • Shiitake has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Brotwurst, pork, beef, link 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 11% 14% 25% 39% 27% 57% 57% 145% 5.2% 93%
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 +2300%
Contains more IronIron +151.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +198.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +475%
~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 0% 0% 5.4% 9% 63% 53% 62% 3.6% 30% 256% 0% 3.8% 0%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.217mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 28% 3% 51% 4%
Protein: 14.3 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 2.98 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 3.62 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 +538.4%
Contains more FatsFats +5573.5%
Contains more OtherOther +389.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +127.9%
Contains more WaterWater +74.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brotwurst Shiitake Opinion
Calories 323kcal 34kcal Brotwurst
Protein 14.3g 2.24g Brotwurst
Fats 27.8g 0.49g Brotwurst
Net carbs 2.98g 4.29g Shiitake
Carbs 2.98g 6.79g Shiitake
Cholesterol 63mg Shiitake
Vitamin D 11IU 18IU Shiitake
Magnesium 16mg 20mg Shiitake
Calcium 48mg 2mg Brotwurst
Potassium 281mg 304mg Shiitake
Iron 1.03mg 0.41mg Brotwurst
Sugar 2.98g 2.38g Shiitake
Fiber 0g 2.5g Shiitake
Copper 0.08mg 0.142mg Shiitake
Zinc 2.1mg 1.03mg Brotwurst
Phosphorus 134mg 112mg Brotwurst
Sodium 1112mg 9mg Shiitake
Vitamin E 0.27mg Brotwurst
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.4µg Shiitake
Manganese 0.04mg 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 17µg 5.7µg Brotwurst
Vitamin B1 0.25mg 0.015mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.217mg Brotwurst
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3.877mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Vitamin B12 2.05µg Brotwurst
Folate 5µg 13µg Shiitake
Saturated Fat 9.93g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 13.34g Brotwurst
Polyunsaturated fat 2.83g Brotwurst
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.011mg Brotwurst
Threonine 0.6mg 0.134mg Brotwurst
Isoleucine 0.61mg 0.111mg Brotwurst
Leucine 1.08mg 0.189mg Brotwurst
Lysine 1.14mg 0.134mg Brotwurst
Methionine 0.37mg 0.033mg Brotwurst
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0.111mg Brotwurst
Valine 0.68mg 0.145mg Brotwurst
Histidine 0.44mg 0.056mg Brotwurst

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brotwurst 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
37%
Brotwurst
24%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Brotwurst
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 1103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Brotwurst
Brotwurst is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Brotwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171622/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.