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Shiitake vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shiitake and arborio rice

  • Shiitake has more vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, potassium, and copper, while arborio rice has more iron, vitamin B1, and folate.
  • Shiitake's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 22% higher.
  • Arborio rice contains 14 times less vitamin B2 than shiitake. Shiitake contains 0.217mg of vitamin B2, while arborio rice contains 0.016mg.
  • Shiitake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of shiitake is 32, while the glycemic index of arborio rice is 69.

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1069.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +97.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +157.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +239.4%
Contains more IronIron +256.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.6%

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.
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% 6% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
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% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +277.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +396.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +993.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +353.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more FatsFats +157.9%
Contains more WaterWater +30.9%
Contains more OtherOther +289.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +323.1%
~equal in Protein ~2.36g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shiitake Arborio rice
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Arborio rice DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.397mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.059mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 1.493mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.016mg 15%
Iron 0.41mg 1.46mg 13%
Folate 13µg 59µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.164mg 12%
Phosphorus 112mg 33mg 11%
Fiber 2.5g 10%
Potassium 304mg 26mg 8%
Copper 0.142mg 0.072mg 8%
Carbs 6.79g 28.73g 7%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.357mg 6%
Zinc 1.03mg 0.4mg 6%
Calories 34kcal 130kcal 5%
Selenium 5.7µg 7.5µg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Protein 2.24g 2.36g 0%
Fats 0.49g 0.19g 0%
Net carbs 4.29g 28.73g N/A
Calcium 2mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 2.38g N/A
Sodium 9mg 0mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.051g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Arborio rice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
23%
Shiitake
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

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 - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/nutrients
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.