Focaccia vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between focaccia and shiitake
- Focaccia has more vitamin B1, iron, folate, selenium, vitamin B2, and manganese, while shiitake has more vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Focaccia's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 38% higher.
- Shiitake contains 62 times less sodium than focaccia. Focaccia contains 561mg of sodium, while shiitake contains 9mg.
- Shiitake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of shiitake is 32, while the glycemic index of focaccia is 63.
The food types used in this comparison are Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain 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 CalciumCalcium | +1650% |
Contains more IronIron | +670.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +29.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +58.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +178.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +166.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +56% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3033.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +961.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +132.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +159.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +291.5% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1510.2% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +427.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +117.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +95.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B1 | 0.47mg | 0.015mg | 38% |
Iron | 3.16mg | 0.41mg | 34% |
Folate | 138µg | 13µg | 31% |
Sodium | 561mg | 9mg | 24% |
Selenium | 15.9µg | 5.7µg | 19% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.645mg | 1.5mg | 17% |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.67g | 14% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.293mg | 14% |
Protein | 8.77g | 2.24g | 13% |
Calories | 249kcal | 34kcal | 11% |
Fats | 7.89g | 0.49g | 11% |
Carbs | 35.82g | 6.79g | 10% |
Vitamin E | 1.42mg | 9% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.994g | 7% | |
Manganese | 0.364mg | 0.23mg | 6% |
Copper | 0.091mg | 0.142mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.301mg | 0.217mg | 6% |
Potassium | 114mg | 304mg | 6% |
Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 5% | |
Saturated fat | 0.877g | 4% | |
Calcium | 35mg | 2mg | 3% |
Zinc | 1.33mg | 1.03mg | 3% |
Fiber | 1.8g | 2.5g | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 128mg | 112mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.67mg | 3.877mg | 1% |
Choline | 2.9mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 34.02g | 4.29g | N/A |
Magnesium | 20mg | 20mg | 0% |
Sugar | 1.75g | 2.38g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% |
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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
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23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%

24%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 552mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is cheaper?

Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins