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Brussels sprout vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brussels sprout and Shiitake?

  • Brussels sprout is richer in Iron, Folate, and Vitamin B1, while Shiitake is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Shiitake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 24% higher.
  • Shiitake has 9 times less Vitamin B1 than Brussels sprout. Brussels sprout has 0.139mg of Vitamin B1, while Shiitake has 0.015mg.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +2000%
Contains more Iron +241.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains more Manganese +46.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.3%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Zinc +145.2%
Contains more Copper +102.9%
Contains more Selenium +256.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +2000%
Contains more Iron +241.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains more Manganese +46.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.3%
Contains less Sodium -64%
Contains more Zinc +145.2%
Contains more Copper +102.9%
Contains more Selenium +256.3%

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 B1 +826.7%
Contains more Folate +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +420.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +385.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
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 +826.7%
Contains more Folate +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +420.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +385.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50.9%
Contains more Carbs +31.8%
Contains more Other +85.1%
Contains more Fats +63.3%
Equal in Water - 89.74
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 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 +50.9%
Contains more Carbs +31.8%
Contains more Other +85.1%
Contains more Fats +63.3%
Equal in Water - 89.74

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +193.8%
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +193.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 4.29g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 2.24g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.49g Shiitake
Carbs 8.95g 6.79g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 34kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g 0g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 2.38g Brussels sprout
Fiber 3.8g 2.5g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 2mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 0.41mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 112mg Shiitake
Potassium 389mg 304mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 0.42mg 1.03mg Shiitake
Copper 0.07mg 0.142mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.337mg 0.23mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 5.7µg Shiitake
Vitamin A 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 85mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.015mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.217mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 3.877mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Folate 61µg 13µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 177µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.011mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg 0.134mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.111mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg 0.189mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.154mg 0.134mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.033mg Shiitake
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.111mg Shiitake
Valine 0.155mg 0.145mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg 0.056mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout 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
81%
Brussels sprout
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.