Shiitake vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between shiitake and Brussels sprouts?
- Shiitake is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, copper, selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, while Brussels sprouts are higher in iron, folate, and vitamin B1.
- Shiitake's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 24% higher.
- Brussels sprouts have 5 times less vitamin B3 than shiitake. Shiitake has 3.877mg of vitamin B3, while Brussels sprouts have 0.745mg.
We used Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Brussels sprouts, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +102.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +145.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -64% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +256.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2000% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28% |
Contains more IronIron | +241.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.5% |
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 | +141.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +420.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +385.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +826.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +369.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 1020% | |
Vitamin K | 177µg | 148% | |
Vitamin C | 85mg | 94% | |
Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.309mg | 24% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 0.745mg | 20% |
Iron | 0.41mg | 1.4mg | 12% |
Folate | 13µg | 61µg | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.09mg | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.139mg | 10% |
Copper | 0.142mg | 0.07mg | 8% |
Selenium | 5.7µg | 1.6µg | 7% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.219mg | 6% |
Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.42mg | 6% |
Phosphorus | 112mg | 69mg | 6% |
Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 6% | |
Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.337mg | 5% |
Fiber | 2.5g | 3.8g | 5% |
Calcium | 2mg | 42mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 38µg | 4% | |
Potassium | 304mg | 389mg | 3% |
Choline | 19.1mg | 3% | |
Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
Protein | 2.24g | 3.38g | 2% |
Fructose | 0g | 0.93g | 1% |
Sodium | 9mg | 25mg | 1% |
Carbs | 6.79g | 8.95g | 1% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
Calories | 34kcal | 43kcal | 0% |
Fats | 0.49g | 0.3g | 0% |
Net carbs | 4.29g | 5.15g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.38g | 2.2g | N/A |
Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.132mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.189mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.145mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.24 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
6.79 g
Water:
89.74 g
Other:
0.74 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
Contains more FatsFats | +63.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +85.1% |
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Water
~86g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.38 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
0.81 g
Fructose:
0.93 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +193.8% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Starch
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Galactose
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