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Edible mushroom vs. Caper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between edible mushroom and caper

  • Edible mushroom has more vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and potassium; however, caper has more vitamin K, iron, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for caper is 102% higher.
  • Caper has 55 times less vitamin B5 than edible mushroom. Edible mushroom has 1.497mg of vitamin B5, while caper has 0.027mg.
  • Edible mushroom is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Mushrooms, white, raw and Capers, canned.

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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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
Caper
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 12% 3.5% 63% 125% 8.7% 4.3% 306% 10% 6.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +695%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +760%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +675%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1233.3%
Contains more IronIron +234%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66%

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Caper
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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 14% 2.3% 18% 0% 4.5% 32% 12% 1.6% 5.3% 0% 62% 17% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +189.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5444.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +352.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +8700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Caper
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2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.9%
Contains more FatsFats +152.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50%
Contains more OtherOther +834.9%
~equal in Water ~83.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Caper
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39% 11% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.233 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.304 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Caper DV% diff.
Sodium 5mg 2348mg 102%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.027mg 29%
Vitamin K 0µg 24.6µg 21%
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.139mg 20%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 0.652mg 18%
Selenium 9.3µg 1.2µg 15%
Iron 0.5mg 1.67mg 15%
Phosphorus 86mg 10mg 11%
Fiber 1g 3.2g 9%
Potassium 318mg 40mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.023mg 6%
Magnesium 9mg 33mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.88mg 6%
Copper 0.318mg 0.374mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.018mg 5%
Calcium 3mg 40mg 4%
Choline 17.3mg 6.5mg 2%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.32mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 4.3mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Folate 17µg 23µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.233g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg 1%
Manganese 0.047mg 0.078mg 1%
Protein 3.09g 2.36g 1%
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU 1%
Carbs 3.26g 4.89g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.304g 1%
Fats 0.34g 0.86g 1%
Calories 22kcal 23kcal 0%
Net carbs 2.26g 1.69g N/A
Sugar 1.98g 0.41g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.063g 0%
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom Caper
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
26%
Edible mushroom
13%
Caper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
56%
Caper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 2343mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.183g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caper
Caper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/nutrients
  2. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.