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Ladyfinger vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between ladyfinger and shiitake

  • Ladyfinger has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, and phosphorus, while shiitake has more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and fiber.
  • Ladyfinger's daily need coverage for iron is 40% higher.
  • Shiitake contains 19 times less vitamin B1 than ladyfinger. Ladyfinger contains 0.284mg of vitamin B1, while shiitake contains 0.015mg.
  • The amount of sodium in shiitake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, ladyfingers, without lemon juice and rind 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 14% 10% 134% 32% 31% 74% 19% 31% 0%
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 +2250%
Contains more IronIron +773.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169%
Contains more CopperCopper +49.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.9%
~equal in Zinc ~1.03mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.23mg

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.
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% 56% 0% 0% 71% 99% 39% 67% 28% 94% 0% 58% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +1793.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +492.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 9% 60% 20%
Protein: 10.6 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 59.7 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.1 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 +373.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1757.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +779.2%
Contains more OtherOther +48.6%
Contains more WaterWater +360.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ladyfinger Shiitake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 221mg 74%
Iron 3.58mg 0.41mg 40%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.284mg 0.015mg 22%
Vitamin A 167µg 19%
Carbs 59.7g 6.79g 18%
Protein 10.6g 2.24g 17%
Folate 77µg 13µg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.217mg 16%
Calories 363kcal 34kcal 16%
Saturated fat 3.022g 14%
Fats 9.1g 0.49g 13%
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.293mg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.104mg 3.877mg 11%
Selenium 5.7µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.745g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.423g 9%
Phosphorus 173mg 112mg 9%
Vitamin B5 1.116mg 1.5mg 8%
Sodium 147mg 9mg 6%
Fiber 1g 2.5g 6%
Potassium 113mg 304mg 6%
Calcium 47mg 2mg 5%
Copper 0.095mg 0.142mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Magnesium 12mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Zinc 1.14mg 1.03mg 1%
Net carbs 58.7g 4.29g N/A
Sugar 2.38g N/A
Manganese 0.24mg 0.23mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.133mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.467mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.516mg 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 0.861mg 0.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.679mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.268mg 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.511mg 0.111mg 0%
Valine 0.579mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.248mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ladyfinger 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
39%
Ladyfinger
23%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Ladyfinger
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 221mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.022g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Ladyfinger
Ladyfinger is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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.
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.

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. Ladyfinger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172821/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.