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.
- Shiitake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shiitake is 32, while the glycemic index of lamb is 0.
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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +750% |
Contains more IronIron | +358.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +333% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +363.2% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +19.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +945.5% |
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 | +566.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +38.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +127.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +994.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +4173.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +67.1% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B12 | 2.55µg | 106% | |
Protein | 24.52g | 2.24g | 45% |
Saturated fat | 8.83g | 40% | |
Selenium | 26.4µg | 5.7µg | 38% |
Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% | |
Fats | 20.94g | 0.49g | 31% |
Zinc | 4.46mg | 1.03mg | 31% |
Monounsaturated fat | 8.82g | 22% | |
Iron | 1.88mg | 0.41mg | 18% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.66mg | 3.877mg | 17% |
Choline | 93.7mg | 17% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.66mg | 1.5mg | 17% |
Calories | 294kcal | 34kcal | 13% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.293mg | 13% |
Phosphorus | 188mg | 112mg | 11% |
Fiber | 0g | 2.5g | 10% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.51g | 10% | |
Manganese | 0.022mg | 0.23mg | 9% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.015mg | 7% |
Vitamin K | 4.6µg | 4% | |
Sodium | 72mg | 9mg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.217mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.119mg | 0.142mg | 3% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
Carbs | 0g | 6.79g | 2% |
Vitamin D | 2IU | 18IU | 2% |
Calcium | 17mg | 2mg | 2% |
Folate | 18µg | 13µg | 1% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 20mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 0g | 4.29g | N/A |
Potassium | 310mg | 304mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0g | 2.38g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
Threonine | 1.05mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 1.183mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.908mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
Lysine | 2.166mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.629mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.998mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.323mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.777mg | 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 - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.83g)
Which food is cheaper?

Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?

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

Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins