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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.
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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Potassium ~316mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.21mg

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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
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%
~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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +32.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.9%
Contains more OtherOther +17.6%
~equal in Carbs ~6.64g
~equal in Water ~89.3g

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
6% 29% 40% 12% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.49 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 0.21 g
Maltose: 0.21 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +385.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~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 Broccoli
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Broccoli Opinion
Calories 34kcal 34kcal
Protein 2.24g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.49g 0.37g Shiitake
Vitamin C 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 4.29g 4.04g Shiitake
Carbs 6.79g 6.64g Shiitake
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Magnesium 20mg 21mg Broccoli
Calcium 2mg 47mg Broccoli
Potassium 304mg 316mg Broccoli
Iron 0.41mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Sugar 2.38g 1.7g Broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 2.6g Broccoli
Copper 0.142mg 0.049mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.03mg 0.41mg Shiitake
Phosphorus 112mg 66mg Shiitake
Sodium 9mg 33mg Shiitake
Vitamin A 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 0.21mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 2.5µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.117mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.639mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.573mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.175mg Shiitake
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 13µg 63µg Broccoli
Choline 18.7mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.134mg 0.088mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.079mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.189mg 0.129mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.134mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.033mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.145mg 0.125mg Shiitake
Histidine 0.056mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Fructose 0g 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Broccoli
Low Calories diet Equal
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
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
19%
Broccoli

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 - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
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.

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.