Shiitake vs. Avocado — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shiitake and avocadoes
- Shiitake is higher in vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B2, yet avocadoes are higher in folate, fiber, copper, and potassium.
- Avocadoes cover your daily folate needs 17% more than shiitake.
- Shiitake contains 14 times more selenium than avocadoes. While shiitake contains 5.7µg of selenium, avocadoes contain only 0.4µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties.
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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 ZincZinc | +60.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1325% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.2% |
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 DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +346.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +523.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2891.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +113.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +543.2% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 24% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 14.66g | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 18% | |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 6.7g | 17% |
| Folate | 13µg | 81µg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 1.738mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 12% | |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.126g | 10% | |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 0.4µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 52mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 160kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 485mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.142mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.067mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.64mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.257mg | 3% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 1.389mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 8.53g | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 1.83g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 0.66g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A |
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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 Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.126g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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