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Cracker vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cracker and Shiitake?

  • Cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Manganese, however, Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 45% more.
  • Shiitake contains 81 times less Sodium than Cracker. Cracker contains 726mg of Sodium, while Shiitake contains 9mg.

We used Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Contains more Calcium +5900%
Contains more Iron +882.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.4%
Contains more Manganese +113.5%
Contains more Selenium +17.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +157.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +110.2%
Contains more Copper +36.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +5900%
Contains more Iron +882.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +121.4%
Contains more Manganese +113.5%
Contains more Selenium +17.5%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Potassium +157.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +110.2%
Contains more Copper +36.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +2673.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Folate +607.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2673.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.3%
Contains more Folate +607.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +365.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +196.4%
Contains more Fats +5293.9%
Contains more Carbs +802.8%
Contains more Other +236.5%
Contains more Water +2758%
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 Protein +196.4%
Contains more Fats +5293.9%
Contains more Carbs +802.8%
Contains more Other +236.5%
Contains more Water +2758%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +406.4%
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +406.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 59g 4.29g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 2.24g Cracker
Fats 26.43g 0.49g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 6.79g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 34kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g 0g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 2.38g Shiitake
Fiber 2.3g 2.5g Shiitake
Calcium 120mg 2mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 0.41mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Shiitake
Phosphorus 248mg 112mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 304mg Shiitake
Sodium 726mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 0.49mg 1.03mg Shiitake
Copper 0.104mg 0.142mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.491mg 0.23mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 5.7µg Cracker
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.015mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.217mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 3.877mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Folate 92µg 13µg Cracker
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.011mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.134mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.111mg Cracker
Leucine 0.471mg 0.189mg Cracker
Lysine 0.103mg 0.134mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.112mg 0.033mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.111mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.145mg Cracker
Histidine 0.145mg 0.056mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g 0g Shiitake
Saturated Fat 5.562g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cracker Shiitake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
53%
Cracker
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 717mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.562g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker 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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.