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Shiitake vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shiitake and Black pepper different?

  • Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B3, while Black pepper is higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Black pepper covers your daily need of Manganese 544% more than Shiitake.
  • Shiitake contains 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Black pepper. Shiitake contains 3.877mg of Vitamin B3, while Black pepper contains 1.143mg.

Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Spices, pepper, black types were 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 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +755%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22050%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +337.2%
Contains more IronIron +2268.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +836.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5444.8%

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% 33% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +239.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +620%
Contains more FolateFolate +30.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.399mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.291mg
~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
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +620.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +363.8%
Contains more FatsFats +565.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +841.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1243.2%

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
3% 38% 36% 23%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 0.24 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.15 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +891.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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 Black pepper
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Black pepper Opinion
Calories 34kcal 251kcal Black pepper
Protein 2.24g 10.39g Black pepper
Fats 0.49g 3.26g Black pepper
Net carbs 4.29g 38.65g Black pepper
Carbs 6.79g 63.95g Black pepper
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Magnesium 20mg 171mg Black pepper
Calcium 2mg 443mg Black pepper
Potassium 304mg 1329mg Black pepper
Iron 0.41mg 9.71mg Black pepper
Sugar 2.38g 0.64g Black pepper
Fiber 2.5g 25.3g Black pepper
Copper 0.142mg 1.33mg Black pepper
Zinc 1.03mg 1.19mg Black pepper
Phosphorus 112mg 158mg Black pepper
Sodium 9mg 20mg Shiitake
Vitamin A 547IU Black pepper
Vitamin A 27µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 1.04mg Black pepper
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 12.753mg Black pepper
Selenium 5.7µg 4.9µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.108mg Black pepper
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.18mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 1.143mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 1.399mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.291mg Shiitake
Vitamin K 163.7µg Black pepper
Folate 13µg 17µg Black pepper
Choline 11.3mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 1.392g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g Black pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.058mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.134mg 0.244mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.366mg Black pepper
Leucine 0.189mg 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.134mg 0.244mg Black pepper
Methionine 0.033mg 0.096mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.446mg Black pepper
Valine 0.145mg 0.547mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.056mg 0.159mg Black pepper
Fructose 0g 0.23g Black pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Black pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
56%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.392g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.74g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black pepper
Black pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.