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Shiitake vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shiitake and Basil

  • Shiitake has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, however, Basil has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, Calcium, Folate, and Magnesium.
  • Basil's daily need coverage for Manganese is 40% more.
  • Shiitake has 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Basil. Shiitake has 1.5mg of Vitamin B5, while Basil has 0.209mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Basil, fresh.

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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%
Basil
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 53% 26% 119% 128% 22% 24% 0.52% 150% 1.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +27.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1800%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +220%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8750%
Contains more IronIron +673.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +399.1%
~equal in Potassium ~295mg

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% 12% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Basil
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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 60% 317% 16% 0% 8.5% 18% 17% 13% 36% 0% 1037% 51% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +329.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +617.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +423.1%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
Basil
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3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +156.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.6%
Contains more FatsFats +30.6%
Contains more OtherOther +102.7%
~equal in Water ~92.06g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Basil
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6% 6% 87%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.27 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +11800%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Basil Opinion
Calories 34kcal 23kcal Shiitake
Protein 2.24g 3.15g Basil
Fats 0.49g 0.64g Basil
Vitamin C 18mg Basil
Net carbs 4.29g 1.05g Shiitake
Carbs 6.79g 2.65g Shiitake
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Magnesium 20mg 64mg Basil
Calcium 2mg 177mg Basil
Potassium 304mg 295mg Shiitake
Iron 0.41mg 3.17mg Basil
Sugar 2.38g 0.3g Basil
Fiber 2.5g 1.6g Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg 0.385mg Basil
Zinc 1.03mg 0.81mg Shiitake
Phosphorus 112mg 56mg Shiitake
Sodium 9mg 4mg Basil
Vitamin A 5275IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 1.148mg Basil
Selenium 5.7µg 0.3µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.034mg Basil
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.076mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.902mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.209mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.155mg Shiitake
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Folate 13µg 68µg Basil
Choline 11.4mg Basil
Saturated Fat 0.041g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g Basil
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.039mg Basil
Threonine 0.134mg 0.104mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.104mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.189mg 0.191mg Basil
Lysine 0.134mg 0.11mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.033mg 0.036mg Basil
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.13mg Basil
Valine 0.145mg 0.127mg Shiitake
Histidine 0.056mg 0.051mg Shiitake
Fructose 0g 0.02g Basil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Basil
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
24%
Shiitake
121%
Basil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
57%
Basil

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 - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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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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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.