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Shiitake vs. Camembert — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between shiitake and camembert

  • Shiitake is higher in vitamin B3, copper, and fiber, yet camembert is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, zinc, and folate.
  • Camembert covers your daily calcium needs 39% more than shiitake.
  • The amount of sodium in shiitake is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Cheese, camembert.

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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 14% 116% 17% 12% 7% 65% 149% 110% 5% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.6%
Contains more IronIron +24.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +576.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +505.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19300%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +209.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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% 80% 4.2% 6% 7% 113% 12% 82% 52% 163% 5% 47% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +515.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +376.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.4µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.364mg

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
20% 24% 52% 4%
Protein: 19.8 g
Fats: 24.26 g
Carbs: 0.46 g
Water: 51.8 g
Other: 3.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1376.1%
Contains more WaterWater +73.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +783.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4851%
Contains more OtherOther +397.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Camembert DV% diff.
Saturated fat 15.259g 69%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 54%
Calcium 2mg 388mg 39%
Fats 0.49g 24.26g 37%
Sodium 9mg 842mg 36%
Protein 2.24g 19.8g 35%
Phosphorus 112mg 347mg 34%
Vitamin A 241µg 27%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.488mg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.63mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 7.023g 18%
Selenium 5.7µg 14.5µg 16%
Calories 34kcal 300kcal 13%
Copper 0.142mg 0.021mg 13%
Zinc 1.03mg 2.38mg 12%
Folate 13µg 62µg 12%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.038mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.724g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.227mg 5%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 1.364mg 3%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Potassium 304mg 187mg 3%
Carbs 6.79g 0.46g 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.028mg 1%
Iron 0.41mg 0.33mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 0.46g N/A
Vitamin D 18IU 18IU 0%
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 2.38g 0.46g N/A
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.307mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.717mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.968mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 1.84mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 1.766mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.565mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 1.105mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 1.279mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.683mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Camembert
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
45%
Camembert
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
57%
Camembert

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 833mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.259g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Camembert
Camembert is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Camembert
Camembert is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Camembert - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172178/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.