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Feta vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between feta and shiitake?

  • Feta is higher in calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, shiitake is richer in vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B5.
  • Feta's daily need coverage for calcium is 49% more.
  • Shiitake contains 102 times less sodium than feta. Feta contains 917mg of sodium, while shiitake contains 9mg.

We used Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24550%
Contains more IronIron +58.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +179.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +163.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +390.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +343.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +721.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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.
Feta
9
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 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
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 0% 0% 0% 6% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +926.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +291.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.4µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 ProteinProtein +534.4%
Contains more FatsFats +4242.9%
Contains more OtherOther +602.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66%
Contains more WaterWater +62.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Shiitake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 70%
Saturated fat 14.946g 68%
Calcium 493mg 2mg 49%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.217mg 48%
Sodium 917mg 9mg 39%
Phosphorus 337mg 112mg 32%
Fats 21.28g 0.49g 32%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Protein 14.21g 2.24g 24%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 3.877mg 18%
Selenium 15µg 5.7µg 17%
Zinc 2.88mg 1.03mg 17%
Vitamin A 125µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 12%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.015mg 12%
Calories 264kcal 34kcal 12%
Copper 0.032mg 0.142mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 1.5mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 0.293mg 10%
Manganese 0.028mg 0.23mg 9%
Potassium 62mg 304mg 7%
Folate 32µg 13µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Iron 0.65mg 0.41mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 1%
Carbs 4.09g 6.79g 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 4.29g N/A
Vitamin D 16IU 18IU 0%
Magnesium 19mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 4.09g 2.38g N/A
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 0.189mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0.111mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta Shiitake
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
54%
Feta
23%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 908mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.946g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta 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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.