Shiitake vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shiitake and broth different?
- Shiitake is richer in vitamin B5, copper, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin B3, while broth is higher in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
- Broth covers your daily need for sodium, 1038% more than shiitake.
- Shiitake is lower in sodium.
- Broth has a higher glycemic index (45) than shiitake (32).
Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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 | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1044.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +180% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +9250% |
Contains more IronIron | +151.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +391.2% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +150% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +193% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +566.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +146.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Sodium | 9mg | 23875mg | 1038% |
Selenium | 5.7µg | 28µg | 41% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.48g | 30% | |
Protein | 2.24g | 16.66g | 29% |
Fats | 0.49g | 13.88g | 21% |
Choline | 114.6mg | 21% | |
Calcium | 2mg | 187mg | 19% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.6mg | 18% |
Copper | 0.142mg | 0mg | 16% |
Saturated fat | 3.43g | 16% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.43mg | 16% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.1mg | 15% |
Monounsaturated fat | 5.36g | 13% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 13% | |
Calories | 34kcal | 267kcal | 12% |
Fiber | 2.5g | 0g | 10% |
Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.09mg | 9% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 56mg | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 2.46mg | 9% |
Phosphorus | 112mg | 166mg | 8% |
Iron | 0.41mg | 1.03mg | 8% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.1mg | 7% |
Folate | 13µg | 32µg | 5% |
Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% | |
Carbs | 6.79g | 18.01g | 4% |
Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 3% | |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 4.29g | 18.01g | N/A |
Potassium | 304mg | 309mg | 0% |
Sugar | 2.38g | 17.36g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more WaterWater | +3853.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +643.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2732.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +165.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +6545.9% |