Garlic vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between garlic and shiitake
- Garlic has more vitamin B6, manganese, calcium, copper, iron, selenium, and vitamin B1; however, shiitake is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2.
- Garlic covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 72% more than shiitake.
- Garlic has 91 times more calcium than shiitake. While garlic has 181mg of calcium, shiitake has only 2mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Garlic, raw 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +8950% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +314.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +627% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +149.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +321.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +453.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +151.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +333.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +183.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +386.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +53.2% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.235mg | 0.293mg | 72% |
| Manganese | 1.672mg | 0.23mg | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 35% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 3.877mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.596mg | 1.5mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 2mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.299mg | 0.142mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 0.41mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 14.2µg | 5.7µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.015mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 33.06g | 6.79g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.217mg | 8% |
| Protein | 6.36g | 2.24g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 112mg | 6% |
| Calories | 149kcal | 34kcal | 6% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 4% | |
| Folate | 3µg | 13µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 304mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.249g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 1.03mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.5g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 30.96g | 4.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1g | 2.38g | N/A |
| Sodium | 17mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.217mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.308mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.273mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.183mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.113mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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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 - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.