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Shiitake vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between shiitake and chard raw

  • Shiitake is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc, yet chard raw is higher in iron and magnesium.
  • Shiitake covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 27% more than chard raw.
  • Shiitake contains 10 times more vitamin B3 than chard raw. While shiitake contains 3.877mg of vitamin B3, chard raw contains only 0.4mg.
  • The amount of sodium in shiitake is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Chard, swiss, raw.

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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 58% 15% 33% 68% 60% 9.8% 20% 28% 48% 4.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +533.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +305%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.7%
Contains more IronIron +339%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.1%

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 100% 102% 38% 0% 10% 21% 7.5% 10% 23% 0% 2075% 11% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +869.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +772.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~14µg

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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24.4%
Contains more FatsFats +145%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +81.6%
Contains more OtherOther +116.2%
~equal in Water ~92.66g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Chard raw DV% diff.
Vitamin K 830µg 692%
Vitamin A 306µg 34%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.172mg 27%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.4mg 22%
Iron 0.41mg 1.8mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.099mg 15%
Magnesium 20mg 81mg 15%
Vitamin E 1.89mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.09mg 10%
Phosphorus 112mg 46mg 9%
Sodium 9mg 213mg 9%
Selenium 5.7µg 0.9µg 9%
Zinc 1.03mg 0.36mg 6%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.366mg 6%
Calcium 2mg 51mg 5%
Copper 0.142mg 0.179mg 4%
Fiber 2.5g 1.6g 4%
Choline 18mg 3%
Potassium 304mg 379mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.04mg 2%
Calories 34kcal 19kcal 1%
Protein 2.24g 1.8g 1%
Carbs 6.79g 3.74g 1%
Fats 0.49g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 4.29g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 2.38g 1.1g N/A
Folate 13µg 14µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.03g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.04g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.07g 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.017mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.019mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.11mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.11mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.036mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Chard raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
185%
Chard raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
34%
Chard raw

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 - 204mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard raw
Chard raw is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chard raw
Chard raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/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.