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Shiitake vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shiitake and Buttermilk?

  • Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Selenium, and Zinc, while Buttermilk is higher in Calcium.
  • Shiitake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 25% higher.
  • Shiitake is lower in Sodium.

We used Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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.
Shiitake
Shiitake
9
:
1
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Iron +720%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.8%
Contains more Potassium +101.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +145.2%
Contains more Copper +1190.9%
Contains more Manganese +11400%
Contains more Selenium +185%
Contains more Calcium +5700%
Shiitake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Contains more Iron +720%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.8%
Contains more Potassium +101.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Zinc +145.2%
Contains more Copper +1190.9%
Contains more Manganese +11400%
Contains more Selenium +185%
Contains more Calcium +5700%

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.
Shiitake
Shiitake
6
:
6
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6584.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +761.8%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Shiitake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Buttermilk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6584.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +761.8%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shiitake
Shiitake
1
:
4
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
Contains more Carbs +41.8%
Contains more Protein +47.8%
Contains more Fats +79.6%
Contains more Other +20.3%
Equal in Water - 90.13
Shiitake
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +41.8%
Contains more Protein +47.8%
Contains more Fats +79.6%
Contains more Other +20.3%
Equal in Water - 90.13

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Buttermilk Opinion
Net carbs 4.29g 4.79g Buttermilk
Protein 2.24g 3.31g Buttermilk
Fats 0.49g 0.88g Buttermilk
Carbs 6.79g 4.79g Shiitake
Calories 34kcal 40kcal Buttermilk
Sugar 2.38g 4.79g Shiitake
Fiber 2.5g 0g Shiitake
Calcium 2mg 116mg Buttermilk
Iron 0.41mg 0.05mg Shiitake
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Shiitake
Phosphorus 112mg 89mg Shiitake
Potassium 304mg 151mg Shiitake
Sodium 9mg 190mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.03mg 0.42mg Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg 0.011mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 0.002mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 2µg Shiitake
Vitamin A 47IU Buttermilk
Vitamin A RAE 14µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.05mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 18IU 1IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 1mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.034mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.154mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.058mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.275mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.034mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg 5µg Shiitake
Vitamin B12 0.22µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.134mg 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.189mg 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.134mg 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.033mg 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.145mg 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.056mg 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg Shiitake
Saturated Fat 0.548g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g Buttermilk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Buttermilk
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Shiitake
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 181mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.