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Caramel vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between caramel and shiitake

  • Caramel has more calcium and vitamin B1; however, shiitake has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B5, copper, fiber, manganese, and selenium.
  • Shiitake's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 23% more.
  • Caramel has 69 times more calcium than shiitake. Caramel has 138mg of calcium, while shiitake has 2mg.
  • Shiitake is lower in sodium.
  • Caramel has a higher glycemic index than shiitake.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Candies, caramels 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 +6800%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.1%
Contains more IronIron +192.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +688.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +134.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1990.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +216.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~112mg

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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% 6% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +586.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2519.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +423.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +105.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1553.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1034%
Contains more OtherOther +143.2%
Contains more WaterWater +955.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel 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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Shiitake DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 23%
Carbs 77g 6.79g 23%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 3.877mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.293mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.5mg 18%
Calories 382kcal 34kcal 17%
Calcium 138mg 2mg 14%
Copper 0.018mg 0.142mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 13%
Fats 8.1g 0.49g 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 11%
Sodium 245mg 9mg 10%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.23mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.015mg 7%
Selenium 1.8µg 5.7µg 7%
Zinc 0.44mg 1.03mg 5%
Protein 4.6g 2.24g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 4%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.217mg 3%
Iron 0.14mg 0.41mg 3%
Potassium 214mg 304mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Folate 4µg 13µg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 4.29g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 2.38g N/A
Phosphorus 114mg 112mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.111mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Shiitake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Caramel
23%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 236mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.476g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.