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Shiitake vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between shiitake and candy bar

  • Shiitake is higher in vitamin B5, yet candy bar is higher in vitamin B6, copper, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B3, magnesium, folate, and calcium.
  • Candy bar covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11747% more than shiitake.
  • Shiitake contains 2 times more vitamin B5 than candy bar. While shiitake contains 1.5mg of vitamin B5, candy bar contains only 0.83mg.
  • The glycemic index of shiitake is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Candies, peanut bar.

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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 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.9%
Contains more IronIron +136.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +445.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +282.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +440.4%

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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52118.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +476.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +5508.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +592%
Contains more FatsFats +6777.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +598.1%
Contains more OtherOther +143.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Candy bar DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 153mg 11747%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 71%
Copper 0.142mg 0.774mg 70%
Fats 0.49g 33.7g 51%
Manganese 0.23mg 1.243mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 42%
Phosphorus 112mg 308mg 28%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 27%
Protein 2.24g 15.5g 27%
Zinc 1.03mg 3.94mg 26%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 7.922mg 25%
Calories 34kcal 522kcal 24%
Magnesium 20mg 110mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.678g 21%
Folate 13µg 75µg 16%
Carbs 6.79g 47.4g 14%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.83mg 13%
Calcium 2mg 78mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.1mg 7%
Iron 0.41mg 0.97mg 7%
Fiber 2.5g 4.1g 6%
Sodium 9mg 156mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.14mg 6%
Choline 29.4mg 5%
Potassium 304mg 407mg 3%
Selenium 5.7µg 4.7µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Net carbs 4.29g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 2.38g 42.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.52mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.534mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0.986mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.545mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.185mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.787mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.638mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.385mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Candy bar
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
2748%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.678g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar 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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.