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Shiitake vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shiitake and Cream cheese

  • Shiitake is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, and Potassium, yet Cream cheese is higher in Calcium, and Selenium.
  • Shiitake covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 24% more than Cream cheese.
  • The amount of Sodium in Shiitake is lower.

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

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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 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.3%
Contains more IronIron +272.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +688.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +106%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1990.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4750%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50.9%
~equal in Phosphorus ~107mg

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% 12% 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% 67% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4160.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +190.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +423.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.23mg

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
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23%
Contains more WaterWater +70.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +174.6%
Contains more FatsFats +6928.6%
Contains more OtherOther +71.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
9% 91%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 3.76 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Cream cheese Opinion
Calories 34kcal 350kcal Cream cheese
Protein 2.24g 6.15g Cream cheese
Fats 0.49g 34.44g Cream cheese
Net carbs 4.29g 5.52g Cream cheese
Carbs 6.79g 5.52g Shiitake
Cholesterol 101mg Shiitake
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Magnesium 20mg 9mg Shiitake
Calcium 2mg 97mg Cream cheese
Potassium 304mg 132mg Shiitake
Iron 0.41mg 0.11mg Shiitake
Sugar 2.38g 3.76g Shiitake
Fiber 2.5g 0g Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg 0.018mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.03mg 0.5mg Shiitake
Starch 0.35g Cream cheese
Phosphorus 112mg 107mg Shiitake
Sodium 9mg 314mg Shiitake
Vitamin A 1111IU Cream cheese
Vitamin A 308µg Cream cheese
Vitamin E 0.86mg Cream cheese
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 0.011mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 8.6µg Cream cheese
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.023mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.23mg Cream cheese
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.091mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.517mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.056mg Shiitake
Vitamin B12 0.22µg Cream cheese
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cream cheese
Folate 13µg 9µg Shiitake
Choline 27.2mg Cream cheese
Saturated Fat 20.213g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.907g Cream cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.483g Cream cheese
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.069mg Cream cheese
Threonine 0.134mg 0.233mg Cream cheese
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.324mg Cream cheese
Leucine 0.189mg 0.657mg Cream cheese
Lysine 0.134mg 0.567mg Cream cheese
Methionine 0.033mg 0.191mg Cream cheese
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.291mg Cream cheese
Valine 0.145mg 0.395mg Cream cheese
Histidine 0.056mg 0.175mg Cream cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Cream cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cream cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g Cream cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Cream cheese
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
24%
Shiitake
19%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.213g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.