Shiitake vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Shiitake and Broccoli different?
- Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Zinc, while Broccoli is higher in Folate.
- Shiitake covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 20% more than Broccoli.
- Shiitake contains 3 times more Copper than Broccoli. Shiitake contains 0.142mg of Copper, while Broccoli contains 0.049mg.
Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Broccoli, raw 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +189.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +128% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +78% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +85.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +506.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +161.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +373.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +384.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.6% |
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Carbs
~6.64g
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Water
~89.3g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +385.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Starch
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 34kcal | |
| Protein | 2.24g | 2.82g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 0.37g |
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.29g | 4.04g |
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| Carbs | 6.79g | 6.64g |
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| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 316mg |
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.73mg |
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| Sugar | 2.38g | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 2.5g | 2.6g |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 112mg | 66mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 33mg |
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| Vitamin A | 623IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 31µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.78mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.21mg |
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| Selenium | 5.7µg | 2.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.117mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 0.639mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.573mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.175mg |
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 63µg |
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| Choline | 18.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.033mg |
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| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.088mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.079mg |
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| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0.129mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.135mg |
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| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.117mg |
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| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.059mg |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.68g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| Low Fats diet |
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| 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%
61%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.