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Shiitake vs. Bulgur dry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between shiitake and bulgur dry

  • Shiitake has more vitamin B5 and vitamin B2; however, bulgur dry is richer in manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, copper, vitamin B1, and zinc.
  • Bulgur dry covers your daily manganese needs 123% more than shiitake.
  • Bulgur dry has 2 times less vitamin B2 than shiitake. Shiitake has 0.217mg of vitamin B2, while bulgur dry has 0.115mg.
  • Bulgur dry has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of bulgur dry is 47, while the glycemic index of shiitake is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Bulgur, dry.

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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 117% 11% 36% 92% 112% 53% 129% 2.2% 398% 13%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +147.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +720%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.9%
Contains more IronIron +500%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +87.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1225.2%

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.
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%
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% 1.2% 0% 58% 27% 96% 63% 79% 0% 4.8% 20% 15%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +43.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 g
Contains more WaterWater +897.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +448.7%
Contains more FatsFats +171.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1017.4%
Contains more OtherOther +104.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Bulgur dry DV% diff.
Manganese 0.23mg 3.048mg 123%
Fiber 2.5g 12.5g 40%
Magnesium 20mg 164mg 34%
Phosphorus 112mg 300mg 27%
Iron 0.41mg 2.46mg 26%
Carbs 6.79g 75.87g 23%
Copper 0.142mg 0.335mg 21%
Protein 2.24g 12.29g 20%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.232mg 18%
Calories 34kcal 342kcal 15%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 1.045mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.115mg 8%
Zinc 1.03mg 1.93mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 5.114mg 8%
Selenium 5.7µg 2.3µg 6%
Choline 28.1mg 5%
Folate 13µg 27µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.342mg 4%
Calcium 2mg 35mg 3%
Potassium 304mg 410mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Fats 0.49g 1.33g 1%
Saturated fat 0.232g 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 63.37g N/A
Sugar 2.38g 0.41g N/A
Sodium 9mg 17mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.173g 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.19mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.455mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0.83mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.339mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.554mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.285mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Bulgur dry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Bulgur dry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
96%
Bulgur dry

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 - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry 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. Bulgur dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170688/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.