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Maple sugar vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maple sugar and Shiitake different?

  • Maple sugar is richer in Manganese, Zinc, and Iron, while Shiitake is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Selenium.
  • Maple sugar covers your daily need of Manganese 182% more than Shiitake.
  • Maple sugar contains 6 times more Zinc than Shiitake. Maple sugar contains 6.06mg of Zinc, while Shiitake contains 1.03mg.

Sugars, maple and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +4400%
Contains more Iron +292.7%
Contains more Zinc +488.3%
Contains more Manganese +1822.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +3633.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Copper +43.4%
Contains more Selenium +612.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 61% 14% 2% 25% 2% 166% 33% 577% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +4400%
Contains more Iron +292.7%
Contains more Zinc +488.3%
Contains more Manganese +1822.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +3633.3%
Contains more Potassium +10.9%
Contains less Sodium -18.2%
Contains more Copper +43.4%
Contains more Selenium +612.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1569.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9592.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9666.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1569.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9592.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9666.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1238.7%
Contains more Protein +2140%
Contains more Fats +145%
Contains more Water +1021.8%
Equal in Other - 0.74
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 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 Carbs +1238.7%
Contains more Protein +2140%
Contains more Fats +145%
Contains more Water +1021.8%
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.
Maple sugar Shiitake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Maple sugar Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 90.9g 4.29g Maple sugar
Protein 0.1g 2.24g Shiitake
Fats 0.2g 0.49g Shiitake
Carbs 90.9g 6.79g Maple sugar
Calories 354kcal 34kcal Maple sugar
Sugar 84.87g 2.38g Shiitake
Fiber 0g 2.5g Shiitake
Calcium 90mg 2mg Maple sugar
Iron 1.61mg 0.41mg Maple sugar
Magnesium 19mg 20mg Shiitake
Phosphorus 3mg 112mg Shiitake
Potassium 274mg 304mg Shiitake
Sodium 11mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 6.06mg 1.03mg Maple sugar
Copper 0.099mg 0.142mg Shiitake
Manganese 4.422mg 0.23mg Maple sugar
Selenium 0.8µg 5.7µg Shiitake
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.015mg Shiitake
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.217mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 3.877mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 0.048mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.003mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Folate 0µg 13µg Shiitake
Tryptophan 0.011mg Shiitake
Threonine 0.134mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.189mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.134mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.033mg Shiitake
Phenylalanine 0.111mg Shiitake
Valine 0.145mg Shiitake
Histidine 0.056mg Shiitake
Saturated Fat 0.036g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g Maple sugar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g Maple sugar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple sugar 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
1%
Maple sugar
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
Maple sugar
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 82.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.