Chrysanthemum vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chrysanthemum and shiitake
- Chrysanthemum is higher in folate, manganese, iron, calcium, vitamin B1, and potassium, yet shiitake is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
- Chrysanthemum covers your daily folate needs 41% more than shiitake.
- Chrysanthemum contains 59 times more calcium than shiitake. While chrysanthemum contains 117mg of calcium, shiitake contains only 2mg.
- The glycemic index of chrysanthemum is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Chrysanthemum, garland, raw 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 | +60% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5750% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +458.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +310% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1261.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +630.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +578.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.36 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
3.02 g
Water:
91.4 g
Other:
1.66 g
Protein:
2.24 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
6.79 g
Water:
89.74 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124.8% |
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Water
~89.74g
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 Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 350µg | 292% | |
| Folate | 177µg | 13µg | 41% |
| Manganese | 0.943mg | 0.23mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.221mg | 1.5mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.29mg | 0.41mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.531mg | 3.877mg | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 116µg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 117mg | 2mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.13mg | 0.015mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.176mg | 0.293mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 567mg | 304mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 112mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.144mg | 0.217mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 118mg | 9mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 1.03mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 2.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU | 2% |
| Protein | 3.36g | 2.24g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Calories | 24kcal | 34kcal | 1% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.142mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.02g | 6.79g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.56g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.02g | 4.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
91%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chrysanthemum is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
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.