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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.
Contains more Selenium +83.9%
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +1114.6%
Contains more Magnesium +535%
Contains more Phosphorus +240.2%
Contains more Potassium +312.5%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +389.3%
Contains more Copper +670.4%
Contains more Manganese +652.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 187% 91% 164% 111% 1% 138% 365% 226% 17%
Contains more Selenium +83.9%
Contains more Calcium +3200%
Contains more Iron +1114.6%
Contains more Magnesium +535%
Contains more Phosphorus +240.2%
Contains more Potassium +312.5%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Zinc +389.3%
Contains more Copper +670.4%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.8%
Contains more Folate +4684.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.471
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 114% 51% 50% 89% 81% 467% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.8%
Contains more Folate +4684.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.471

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +567.7%
Contains more Protein +787.1%
Contains more Carbs +826.4%
Contains more Other +340.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.53
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 Water +567.7%
Contains more Protein +787.1%
Contains more Carbs +826.4%
Contains more Other +340.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.53

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
Net carbs 4.29g 50.2g Adzuki bean
Protein 2.24g 19.87g Adzuki bean
Fats 0.49g 0.53g Adzuki bean
Carbs 6.79g 62.9g Adzuki bean
Calories 34kcal 329kcal Adzuki bean
Sugar 2.38g Adzuki bean
Fiber 2.5g 12.7g Adzuki bean
Calcium 2mg 66mg Adzuki bean
Iron 0.41mg 4.98mg Adzuki bean
Magnesium 20mg 127mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 112mg 381mg Adzuki bean
Potassium 304mg 1254mg Adzuki bean
Sodium 9mg 5mg Adzuki bean
Zinc 1.03mg 5.04mg Adzuki bean
Copper 0.142mg 1.094mg Adzuki bean
Manganese 0.23mg 1.73mg Adzuki bean
Selenium 5.7µg 3.1µg Shiitake
Vitamin A 17IU Adzuki bean
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 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
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
Saturated Fat 0.191g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g Adzuki bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g Adzuki bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Adzuki bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Shiitake
71%
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.