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Cheese vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheese and Shiitake?

  • Cheese is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, however, Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Cheese's daily need coverage for Calcium is 71% more.
  • Shiitake contains 73 times less Sodium than Cheese. Cheese contains 653mg of Sodium, while Shiitake contains 9mg.

We used Cheese, cheddar and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw types in this article.

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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.
Cheese
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35400%
Contains more ZincZinc +253.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +306.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +300%
Contains more IronIron +192.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +373.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +751.9%

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.
Cheese
9
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% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6471.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +265.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +343.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 +921%
Contains more FatsFats +6698%
Contains more OtherOther +401.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +119.7%
Contains more WaterWater +142.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +815.4%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Shiitake Opinion
Calories 404kcal 34kcal Cheese
Protein 22.87g 2.24g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 0.49g Cheese
Net carbs 3.09g 4.29g Shiitake
Carbs 3.09g 6.79g Shiitake
Cholesterol 99mg Shiitake
Vitamin D 24IU 18IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 20mg Cheese
Calcium 710mg 2mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 304mg Shiitake
Iron 0.14mg 0.41mg Shiitake
Sugar 0.48g 2.38g Cheese
Fiber 0g 2.5g Shiitake
Copper 0.03mg 0.142mg Shiitake
Zinc 3.64mg 1.03mg Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 112mg Cheese
Sodium 653mg 9mg Shiitake
Vitamin A 1242IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0.4µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 28.5µg 5.7µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.015mg Cheese
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.217mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 3.877mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Vitamin B12 1.1µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 27µg 13µg Cheese
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Shiitake
Choline 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.011mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.134mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.111mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.189mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.134mg Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.033mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.111mg Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.145mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.056mg Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese 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
33%
Cheese
24%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 644mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese
Cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.