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Mackerel vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Shiitake different?

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Potassium, while Shiitake is higher in Fiber.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Sodium 193% more than Shiitake.
  • Mackerel contains 56 times more Vitamin D than Shiitake. Mackerel contains 1006IU of Vitamin D, while Shiitake contains 18IU.
  • Shiitake is lower in Sodium.

Fish, mackerel, salted and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw types were used 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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
7
:
3
Shiitake
Shiitake
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +241.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.8%
Contains more Potassium +71.1%
Contains more Selenium +1187.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +42%
Equal in Zinc - 1.03
Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34% 0% 401%
Shiitake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +241.5%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.8%
Contains more Potassium +71.1%
Contains more Selenium +1187.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +42%
Equal in Zinc - 1.03

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.
Mackerel
Mackerel
9
:
3
Shiitake
Shiitake
Contains more Vitamin D +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.9%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Shiitake
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 D +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.9%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mackerel
Mackerel
3
:
2
Shiitake
Shiitake
Contains more Protein +725.9%
Contains more Fats +5022.4%
Contains more Other +1710.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +108.7%
Mackerel
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Shiitake
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 +725.9%
Contains more Fats +5022.4%
Contains more Other +1710.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +108.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.29g Shiitake
Protein 18.5g 2.24g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 0.49g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 6.79g Shiitake
Calories 305kcal 34kcal Mackerel
Sugar 0g 2.38g Mackerel
Fiber 0g 2.5g Shiitake
Calcium 66mg 2mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Magnesium 60mg 20mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 112mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 304mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.1mg 1.03mg Mackerel
Copper 0.1mg 0.142mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 73.4µg 5.7µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU 18IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg 0.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.015mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.217mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 3.877mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.293mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 13µg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.011mg Shiitake
Threonine 0.134mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.189mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.134mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.033mg Shiitake
Phenylalanine 0.111mg Shiitake
Valine 0.145mg Shiitake
Histidine 0.056mg Shiitake
Cholesterol 95mg Shiitake
Saturated Fat 7.148g Shiitake
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Shiitake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
212%
Mackerel
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Mackerel
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 4441mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel 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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.