Coconut vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between coconut and shiitake
- Coconut has more manganese, copper, fiber, iron, and selenium; however, shiitake has more vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Coconut's daily need coverage for manganese is 55% more.
- Coconut has 6 times more iron than shiitake. Coconut has 2.43mg of iron, while shiitake has 0.41mg.
- Coconut has a higher glycemic index than shiitake.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, coconut meat, 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 | +600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +492.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +206.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +552.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +985% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +618% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +442.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6734.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +91% |
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 |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 29.698g | 135% | |
| Manganese | 1.5mg | 0.23mg | 55% |
| Fats | 33.49g | 0.49g | 51% |
| Copper | 0.435mg | 0.142mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 9g | 2.5g | 26% |
| Iron | 2.43mg | 0.41mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 1.5mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.54mg | 3.877mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.293mg | 18% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 34kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.217mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 5.7µg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.425g | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.015mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 15.23g | 6.79g | 3% |
| Folate | 26µg | 13µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Protein | 3.33g | 2.24g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU | 2% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 304mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 14mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.03mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 6.23g | 4.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.23g | 2.38g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 112mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.121mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.247mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.147mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.062mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.202mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.077mg | 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
8%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
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 - 3.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.698g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coconut 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.