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Fajita vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fajita and Shiitake

  • Fajita has more Phosphorus, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, while Shiitake has more Vitamin B5, Copper, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Fajita's daily need coverage for Sodium is 34% higher.
  • Shiitake contains 7 times less Vitamin B1 than Fajita. Fajita contains 0.1mg of Vitamin B1, while Shiitake contains 0.015mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Shiitake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are USDA Commodity, chicken fajita strips, frozen 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 Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +141.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.3%
Contains more Zinc +33%
Contains more Selenium +193%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +373.3%
Contains more Manganese +248.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 304
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 38% 16% 119% 26% 105% 38% 10% 9% 92%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +550%
Contains more Iron +141.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.3%
Contains more Zinc +33%
Contains more Selenium +193%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +373.3%
Contains more Manganese +248.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Potassium - 304

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.
Fajita
8
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.6%
Contains more Folate +225%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.217
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 25% 50% 90% 44% 90% 3% 68% 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% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.6%
Contains more Folate +225%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.217

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +728.6%
Contains more Fats +1069.4%
Contains more Other +289.2%
Contains more Carbs +204.5%
Contains more Water +27.1%
19% 6% 2% 71% 3%
Protein: 18.56 g
Fats: 5.73 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 70.6 g
Other: 2.88 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 +728.6%
Contains more Fats +1069.4%
Contains more Other +289.2%
Contains more Carbs +204.5%
Contains more Water +27.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fajita Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 4.29g Shiitake
Protein 18.56g 2.24g Fajita
Fats 5.73g 0.49g Fajita
Carbs 2.23g 6.79g Shiitake
Calories 135kcal 34kcal Fajita
Sugar 0g 2.38g Fajita
Fiber 0g 2.5g Shiitake
Calcium 13mg 2mg Fajita
Iron 0.99mg 0.41mg Fajita
Magnesium 22mg 20mg Fajita
Phosphorus 277mg 112mg Fajita
Potassium 284mg 304mg Shiitake
Sodium 799mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.37mg 1.03mg Fajita
Copper 0.03mg 0.142mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.066mg 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 16.7µg 5.7µg Fajita
Vitamin E 0.22mg Fajita
Vitamin D 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.015mg Fajita
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.217mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 4.779mg 3.877mg Fajita
Vitamin B5 0.726mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.387mg 0.293mg Fajita
Folate 4µg 13µg Shiitake
Vitamin B12 0.54µg Fajita
Vitamin K 0.2µg Fajita
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.011mg Fajita
Threonine 0.452mg 0.134mg Fajita
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.111mg Fajita
Leucine 1.56mg 0.189mg Fajita
Lysine 1.857mg 0.134mg Fajita
Methionine 0.552mg 0.033mg Fajita
Phenylalanine 0.763mg 0.111mg Fajita
Valine 0.847mg 0.145mg Fajita
Histidine 0.68mg 0.056mg Fajita
Cholesterol 88mg Shiitake
Saturated Fat 1.596g Shiitake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.007g Fajita
Monounsaturated Fat 2.333g Fajita
Polyunsaturated fat 1.089g Fajita
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Fajita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fajita 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
31%
Fajita
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Fajita
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 790mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.596g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fajita
Fajita is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fajita
Fajita is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fajita
Fajita is relatively richer in vitamins

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. 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.