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Shiitake vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shiitake and Adzuki bean different?

  • Adzuki bean has more Folate, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Potassium, and Magnesium than Shiitake.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Adzuki bean is 152% higher.

Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, raw are the varieties used 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.
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 91% 20% 111% 187% 365% 137% 163% 0.65% 226% 17%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +535%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +312.5%
Contains more IronIron +1114.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +670.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +389.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +240.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +652.2%

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.
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%
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% 1% 0% 0% 114% 51% 49% 88% 81% 0% 0% 467% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +4684.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.22mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.471mg
~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
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 g
Contains more WaterWater +567.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +787.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +826.4%
Contains more OtherOther +340.5%
~equal in Fats ~0.53g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Adzuki bean Opinion
Calories 34kcal 329kcal Adzuki bean
Protein 2.24g 19.87g Adzuki bean
Fats 0.49g 0.53g Adzuki bean
Net carbs 4.29g 50.2g Adzuki bean
Carbs 6.79g 62.9g Adzuki bean
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Magnesium 20mg 127mg Adzuki bean
Calcium 2mg 66mg Adzuki bean
Potassium 304mg 1254mg Adzuki bean
Iron 0.41mg 4.98mg Adzuki bean
Sugar 2.38g Adzuki bean
Fiber 2.5g 12.7g Adzuki bean
Copper 0.142mg 1.094mg Adzuki bean
Zinc 1.03mg 5.04mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 112mg 381mg Adzuki bean
Sodium 9mg 5mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin A 17IU Adzuki bean
Vitamin A 1µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 1.73mg Adzuki bean
Selenium 5.7µg 3.1µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.455mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.22mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 2.63mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 1.471mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.351mg Adzuki bean
Folate 13µg 622µg Adzuki bean
Saturated Fat 0.191g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g Adzuki bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g Adzuki bean
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.191mg Adzuki bean
Threonine 0.134mg 0.674mg Adzuki bean
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.791mg Adzuki bean
Leucine 0.189mg 1.668mg Adzuki bean
Lysine 0.134mg 1.497mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 0.033mg 0.21mg Adzuki bean
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 1.052mg Adzuki bean
Valine 0.145mg 1.023mg Adzuki bean
Histidine 0.056mg 0.524mg Adzuki bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Adzuki bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
65%
Adzuki bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
132%
Adzuki bean

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 - 0.191g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/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.