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Oysters vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Oysters and Shiitake?

  • Oysters is higher in Zinc, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 705% more.
  • Shiitake contains 58 times less Calcium than Oysters. Oysters contains 116mg of Calcium, while Shiitake contains 2mg.

We used Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw types 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 +5700%
Contains more Iron +2146.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.2%
Contains more Zinc +7531.1%
Contains more Copper +3919%
Contains more Manganese +157%
Contains more Selenium +593%
Contains more Potassium +118.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +5700%
Contains more Iron +2146.3%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.2%
Contains more Zinc +7531.1%
Contains more Copper +3919%
Contains more Manganese +157%
Contains more Selenium +593%
Contains more Potassium +118.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%

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 B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +380.3%
Equal in Folate - 13
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
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 +140%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +380.3%
Equal in Folate - 13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +409.8%
Contains more Fats +598%
Contains more Other +105.4%
Contains more Carbs +24.6%
Contains more Water +14.8%
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 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 +409.8%
Contains more Fats +598%
Contains more Other +105.4%
Contains more Carbs +24.6%
Contains more Water +14.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +93.5%
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +93.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oysters 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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 4.29g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 2.24g Oysters
Fats 3.42g 0.49g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 6.79g Shiitake
Calories 102kcal 34kcal Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 2.38g Oysters
Fiber 0g 2.5g Shiitake
Calcium 116mg 2mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 0.41mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 20mg Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 112mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 304mg Shiitake
Sodium 166mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 78.6mg 1.03mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.142mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.23mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 5.7µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.015mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.217mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 3.877mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Folate 14µg 13µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.011mg Oysters
Threonine 0.046mg 0.134mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.111mg Oysters
Leucine 0.716mg 0.189mg Oysters
Lysine 0.762mg 0.134mg Oysters
Methionine 0.257mg 0.033mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.111mg Oysters
Valine 0.523mg 0.145mg Oysters
Histidine 0.22mg 0.056mg Oysters
Cholesterol 79mg Shiitake
Trans Fat 0.068g 0g Shiitake
Saturated Fat 0.948g Shiitake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oysters 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
197%
Oysters
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.