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Caviar vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Caviar and Shiitake

  • Caviar has more Iron, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin D, however, Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B3.
  • Caviar covers your daily Iron needs 143% more than Shiitake.
  • Shiitake has 167 times less Sodium than Caviar. Caviar has 1500mg of Sodium, while Shiitake has 9mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, caviar, black and red, granular 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.
Caviar
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13650%
Contains more IronIron +2797.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +217.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1049.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +360%
~equal in Zinc ~1.03mg

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.
Caviar
10
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% 54% 38% 87% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
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% 12% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +625%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +284.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3130.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.293mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caviar
3
25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 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 +998.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3553.1%
Contains more OtherOther +710.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.8%
Contains more WaterWater +88.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caviar Shiitake Opinion
Calories 264kcal 34kcal Caviar
Protein 24.6g 2.24g Caviar
Fats 17.9g 0.49g Caviar
Net carbs 4g 4.29g Shiitake
Carbs 4g 6.79g Shiitake
Cholesterol 588mg Shiitake
Vitamin D 117IU 18IU Caviar
Magnesium 300mg 20mg Caviar
Calcium 275mg 2mg Caviar
Potassium 181mg 304mg Shiitake
Iron 11.88mg 0.41mg Caviar
Sugar 0g 2.38g Caviar
Fiber 0g 2.5g Shiitake
Copper 0.11mg 0.142mg Shiitake
Zinc 0.95mg 1.03mg Shiitake
Phosphorus 356mg 112mg Caviar
Sodium 1500mg 9mg Shiitake
Vitamin A 905IU Caviar
Vitamin A 271µg Caviar
Vitamin E 1.89mg Caviar
Vitamin D 2.9µg 0.4µg Caviar
Manganese 0.05mg 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 65.5µg 5.7µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.015mg Caviar
Vitamin B2 0.62mg 0.217mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 0.12mg 3.877mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 3.5mg 1.5mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 0.32mg 0.293mg Caviar
Vitamin B12 20µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg Caviar
Folate 50µg 13µg Caviar
Choline 490.9mg Caviar
Saturated Fat 4.06g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.631g Caviar
Polyunsaturated fat 7.405g Caviar
Tryptophan 0.323mg 0.011mg Caviar
Threonine 1.263mg 0.134mg Caviar
Isoleucine 1.035mg 0.111mg Caviar
Leucine 2.133mg 0.189mg Caviar
Lysine 1.834mg 0.134mg Caviar
Methionine 0.646mg 0.033mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 1.071mg 0.111mg Caviar
Valine 1.263mg 0.145mg Caviar
Histidine 0.649mg 0.056mg Caviar
Omega-3 - EPA 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DHA 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0.229g Caviar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Caviar 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
266%
Caviar
24%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
153%
Caviar
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 1491mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $98.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caviar
Caviar 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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.