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Meatball vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Meatball and Shiitake

  • Meatball has more Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Iron, Folate, and Fiber, however, Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Meatball covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 77% more than Shiitake.
  • Shiitake has 61 times less Sodium than Meatball. Meatball has 550mg of Sodium, while Shiitake has 9mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Meatballs, meatless 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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
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 +1150%
Contains more IronIron +426.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +397.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +74.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +207.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +11.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +612.5%

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.
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% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
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% 12% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +46.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.217mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 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 +837.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1736.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.8%
Contains more OtherOther +440.5%
Contains more WaterWater +54.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball 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 Meatball Shiitake Opinion
Calories 197kcal 34kcal Meatball
Protein 21g 2.24g Meatball
Fats 9g 0.49g Meatball
Net carbs 3.4g 4.29g Shiitake
Carbs 8g 6.79g Meatball
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Shiitake
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Shiitake
Calcium 25mg 2mg Meatball
Potassium 180mg 304mg Shiitake
Iron 2.16mg 0.41mg Meatball
Sugar 1.25g 2.38g Meatball
Fiber 4.6g 2.5g Meatball
Copper 0.706mg 0.142mg Meatball
Zinc 1.8mg 1.03mg Meatball
Phosphorus 344mg 112mg Meatball
Sodium 550mg 9mg Shiitake
Vitamin E 1.73mg Meatball
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 0.8µg 5.7µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.015mg Meatball
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.217mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 3.877mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Vitamin B12 1.5µg Meatball
Folate 78µg 13µg Meatball
Choline 88.4mg Meatball
Saturated Fat 1.425g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g Meatball
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g Meatball
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Meatball Shiitake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
24%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 541mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.425g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball 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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.