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Shiitake vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shiitake and biscuits

  • Shiitake is richer in vitamin B5 and vitamin B6, yet biscuits are richer in iron, vitamin B1, selenium, calcium, folate, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for biscuits is 31% higher.
  • Shiitake contains 8 times more vitamin B6 than biscuits. Shiitake contains 0.293mg of vitamin B6, while biscuits contain 0.035mg.
  • Shiitake contains less sodium.
  • Shiitake has a lower glycemic index than biscuits.

Food types used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +73.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11650%
Contains more IronIron +607.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +242.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +737.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +369.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +210.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +212.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3226.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +556.8%
Contains more OtherOther +332.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Biscuit DV% diff.
Iron 0.41mg 2.9mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 28%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.356mg 28%
Selenium 5.7µg 19.5µg 25%
Sodium 9mg 580mg 25%
Fats 0.49g 16.3g 24%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.285mg 24%
Calcium 2mg 235mg 23%
Saturated fat 4.324g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.035mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 6.93g 17%
Calories 34kcal 353kcal 16%
Carbs 6.79g 44.6g 13%
Folate 13µg 61µg 12%
Protein 2.24g 7g 10%
Copper 0.142mg 0.082mg 7%
Phosphorus 112mg 164mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.31mg 7%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.378mg 6%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 2.949mg 6%
Potassium 304mg 121mg 5%
Zinc 1.03mg 0.54mg 4%
Fiber 2.5g 1.5g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 4.29g 43.1g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 2.38g 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Biscuit
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
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.324g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Biscuit
Biscuit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.