Shiitake vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Shiitake and Buckwheat different?
- Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Buckwheat is higher in Manganese, and Magnesium.
- Shiitake covers your daily need of Vitamin B5 23% more than Buckwheat.
- Shiitake contains 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Buckwheat. Shiitake contains 0.217mg of Vitamin B2, while Buckwheat contains 0.039mg.
Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Buckwheat groats, roasted, cooked 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.
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Phosphorus
+60%
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Potassium
+245.5%
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Zinc
+68.9%
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Selenium
+159.1%
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Calcium
+250%
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Iron
+95.1%
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Magnesium
+155%
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Sodium
-55.6%
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Manganese
+75.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.146
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Phosphorus
+60%
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Potassium
+245.5%
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Zinc
+68.9%
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Selenium
+159.1%
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Calcium
+250%
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Iron
+95.1%
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Magnesium
+155%
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Sodium
-55.6%
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Manganese
+75.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.146
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.
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+456.4%
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Vitamin B3
+312.4%
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Vitamin B5
+317.8%
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Vitamin B6
+280.5%
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Vitamin B1
+166.7%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+456.4%
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Vitamin B3
+312.4%
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Vitamin B5
+317.8%
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Vitamin B6
+280.5%
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Vitamin B1
+166.7%
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+18.7%
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+72.1%
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Protein
+50.9%
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Fats
+26.5%
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Carbs
+193.7%
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+18.7%
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+72.1%
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+50.9%
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+26.5%
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Carbs
+193.7%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+1090%
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.29g | 17.24g |
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| Protein | 2.24g | 3.38g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 0.62g |
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| Carbs | 6.79g | 19.94g |
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| Calories | 34kcal | 92kcal |
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| Fructose | 0g | 0.1g |
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| Sugar | 2.38g | 0.9g |
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| Fiber | 2.5g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 7mg |
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.8mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 51mg |
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| Phosphorus | 112mg | 70mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 88mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 4mg |
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| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.61mg |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.146mg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.403mg |
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| Selenium | 5.7µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.039mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 0.94mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.359mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.077mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.049mg |
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| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.129mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.127mg |
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| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0.212mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.172mg |
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| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.044mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.133mg |
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| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.173mg |
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| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.079mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.134g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.188g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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