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Lamb vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lamb and Shiitake

  • Lamb has more Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, however, Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Lamb covers your daily Selenium needs 38% more than Shiitake.
  • Shiitake has 7 times less Vitamin B1 than Lamb. Lamb has 0.1mg of Vitamin B1, while Shiitake has 0.015mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
7
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Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +358.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.9%
Contains more Zinc +333%
Contains more Selenium +363.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Copper +19.3%
Contains more Manganese +945.5%
Equal in Potassium - 304
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +358.5%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.9%
Contains more Zinc +333%
Contains more Selenium +363.2%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Copper +19.3%
Contains more Manganese +945.5%
Equal in Potassium - 304

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.
Lamb
9
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.8%
Contains more Folate +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.8%
Contains more Folate +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +125.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
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Contains more Protein +994.6%
Contains more Fats +4173.5%
Contains more Other +10.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +67.1%
Equal in Other - 0.74
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 Protein +994.6%
Contains more Fats +4173.5%
Contains more Other +10.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +67.1%
Equal in Other - 0.74

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lamb 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 Lamb Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 0g 4.29g Shiitake
Protein 24.52g 2.24g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 0.49g Lamb
Carbs 0g 6.79g Shiitake
Calories 294kcal 34kcal Lamb
Sugar 0g 2.38g Lamb
Fiber 0g 2.5g Shiitake
Calcium 17mg 2mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0.41mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 20mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 112mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 304mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 4.46mg 1.03mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.142mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.022mg 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 26.4µg 5.7µg Lamb
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.015mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.217mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 3.877mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Folate 18µg 13µg Lamb
Vitamin B12 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.011mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.134mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.111mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.189mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.134mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.033mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.111mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.145mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.056mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg Shiitake
Saturated Fat 8.83g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb Shiitake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
52%
Lamb
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb 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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.