Shiitake vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Shiitake and Amaranth grain
- Shiitake has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, however, Amaranth grain is richer in Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
- Amaranth grain covers your daily Manganese needs 27% more than Shiitake.
- Amaranth grain has 16 times less Vitamin B3 than Shiitake. Shiitake has 3.877mg of Vitamin B3, while Amaranth grain has 0.235mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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.
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Potassium
+125.2%
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Zinc
+19.8%
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Calcium
+2250%
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Iron
+412.2%
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Magnesium
+225%
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Phosphorus
+32.1%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Manganese
+271.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.149
Equal in Selenium - 5.5
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Potassium
+125.2%
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Zinc
+19.8%
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Calcium
+2250%
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Iron
+412.2%
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Magnesium
+225%
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Phosphorus
+32.1%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Manganese
+271.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.149
Equal in Selenium - 5.5
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.
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Vitamin B2
+886.4%
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Vitamin B3
+1549.8%
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Vitamin B6
+159.3%
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Folate
+69.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.015
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Vitamin B2
+886.4%
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Vitamin B3
+1549.8%
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Vitamin B6
+159.3%
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Folate
+69.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.015
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+19.4%
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Protein
+69.6%
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Fats
+222.4%
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Carbs
+175.3%
Equal in Other - 0.77
Protein:
2.24 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
6.79 g
Water:
89.74 g
Other:
0.74 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
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Water
+19.4%
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Protein
+69.6%
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Fats
+222.4%
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Carbs
+175.3%
Equal in Other - 0.77
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.38 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Glucose
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.29g | 16.59g |
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| Protein | 2.24g | 3.8g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 1.58g |
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| Carbs | 6.79g | 18.69g |
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| Calories | 34kcal | 102kcal |
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| Starch | 16.23g |
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| Sugar | 2.38g |
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| Fiber | 2.5g | 2.1g |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 47mg |
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 2.1mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 65mg |
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| Phosphorus | 112mg | 148mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 135mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 6mg |
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| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.86mg |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.149mg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.854mg |
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| Selenium | 5.7µg | 5.5µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin D | 18IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.015mg | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 0.235mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.113mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 22µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.111mg |
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| Leucine | 0.189mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.033mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg |
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| Valine | 0.145mg |
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| Histidine | 0.056mg |
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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
24%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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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