Candy bar vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between candy bar and shiitake
- Candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, magnesium, folate, and calcium, yet shiitake is higher in vitamin B5.
- Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11747% more than shiitake.
- Candy bar contains 39 times more calcium than shiitake. While candy bar contains 78mg of calcium, shiitake contains only 2mg.
- The glycemic index of shiitake is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Candies, peanut bar 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 | +450% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +136.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +445.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +282.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +175% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +440.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +21.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52118.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +476.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +80.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +592% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6777.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +598.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +143.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5508.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 0.293mg | 11747% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 71% | |
| Copper | 0.774mg | 0.142mg | 70% |
| Fats | 33.7g | 0.49g | 51% |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 0.23mg | 44% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.721g | 42% | |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 112mg | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 27% | |
| Protein | 15.5g | 2.24g | 27% |
| Zinc | 3.94mg | 1.03mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 3.877mg | 25% |
| Calories | 522kcal | 34kcal | 24% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 20mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 4.678g | 21% | |
| Folate | 75µg | 13µg | 16% |
| Carbs | 47.4g | 6.79g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 1.5mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.015mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.41mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 2.5g | 6% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 9mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.217mg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 407mg | 304mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 5.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU | 2% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 4.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 42.22g | 2.38g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
2748%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.678g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins