Miso vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between miso and shiitake
- Miso has more copper, manganese, iron, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B1; however, shiitake is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Miso covers your daily sodium needs 162% more than shiitake.
- Shiitake has 7 times less vitamin B1 than miso. Miso has 0.098mg of vitamin B1, while shiitake has 0.015mg.
- Shiitake contains less sodium.
- Miso has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of miso is 61, while the glycemic index of shiitake is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Miso 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 | +140% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2750% |
Contains more IronIron | +507.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +195.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +148.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +273.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +553.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +46.2% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +327.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +345.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +471% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1126.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +273.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1631.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +108.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
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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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 3728mg | 9mg | 162% |
Copper | 0.42mg | 0.142mg | 31% |
Manganese | 0.859mg | 0.23mg | 27% |
Iron | 2.49mg | 0.41mg | 26% |
Vitamin K | 29.3µg | 24% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.337mg | 1.5mg | 23% |
Protein | 12.79g | 2.24g | 21% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.884g | 19% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.906mg | 3.877mg | 19% |
Zinc | 2.56mg | 1.03mg | 14% |
Choline | 72.2mg | 13% | |
Fiber | 5.4g | 2.5g | 12% |
Calories | 198kcal | 34kcal | 8% |
Fructose | 6g | 0g | 8% |
Fats | 6.01g | 0.49g | 8% |
Phosphorus | 159mg | 112mg | 7% |
Magnesium | 48mg | 20mg | 7% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.199mg | 0.293mg | 7% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.098mg | 0.015mg | 7% |
Calcium | 57mg | 2mg | 6% |
Carbs | 25.37g | 6.79g | 6% |
Saturated fat | 1.025g | 5% | |
Potassium | 210mg | 304mg | 3% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 3% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.118g | 3% | |
Folate | 19µg | 13µg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
Selenium | 7µg | 5.7µg | 2% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.217mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 19.97g | 4.29g | N/A |
Sugar | 6.2g | 2.38g | N/A |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
Vitamin A | 4µg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.155mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.479mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.508mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.82mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.478mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.129mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.486mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.547mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.243mg | 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 - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 3719mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?

Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?

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

Miso is relatively richer in vitamins