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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.
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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~309mg

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
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%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Broth 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Broth
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
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 23866mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.