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Shiitake vs. Mozzarella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shiitake and Mozzarella

  • Shiitake is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Copper, Fiber, and Potassium, yet Mozzarella is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mozzarella covers your daily Calcium needs 73% more than Shiitake.

Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Cheese, mozzarella, low sodium.

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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 19% 219% 8.4% 9.4% 9% 85% 225% 2.1% 0% 86%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220%
Contains more IronIron +64%
Contains more CopperCopper +425.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +36450%
Contains more ZincZinc +203.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +367.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +175.4%

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% 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% 31% 3% 9% 5% 78% 2.3% 0% 18% 115% 4.5% 6.8% 10%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +266.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.7%
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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
28% 17% 3% 50% 2%
Protein: 27.5 g
Fats: 17.1 g
Carbs: 3.1 g
Water: 49.9 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +119%
Contains more WaterWater +79.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1127.7%
Contains more FatsFats +3389.8%
Contains more OtherOther +224.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shiitake Mozzarella
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Mozzarella Opinion
Calories 34kcal 280kcal Mozzarella
Protein 2.24g 27.5g Mozzarella
Fats 0.49g 17.1g Mozzarella
Net carbs 4.29g 3.1g Shiitake
Carbs 6.79g 3.1g Shiitake
Cholesterol 54mg Shiitake
Vitamin D 18IU 13IU Shiitake
Magnesium 20mg 26mg Mozzarella
Calcium 2mg 731mg Mozzarella
Potassium 304mg 95mg Shiitake
Iron 0.41mg 0.25mg Shiitake
Sugar 2.38g 1.23g Mozzarella
Fiber 2.5g 0g Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg 0.027mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.03mg 3.13mg Mozzarella
Phosphorus 112mg 524mg Mozzarella
Sodium 9mg 16mg Shiitake
Vitamin A 517IU Mozzarella
Vitamin A 137µg Mozzarella
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mozzarella
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.3µg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 15.7µg Mozzarella
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.02mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.34mg Mozzarella
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.12mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.08mg Shiitake
Vitamin B12 0.92µg Mozzarella
Vitamin K 1.8µg Mozzarella
Folate 13µg 9µg Shiitake
Choline 18.4mg Mozzarella
Saturated Fat 10.867g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.844g Mozzarella
Polyunsaturated fat 0.509g Mozzarella
Tryptophan 0.011mg Shiitake
Threonine 0.134mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.189mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.134mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.033mg Shiitake
Phenylalanine 0.111mg Shiitake
Valine 0.145mg Shiitake
Histidine 0.056mg Shiitake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Mozzarella
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
22%
Mozzarella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
66%
Mozzarella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.867g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mozzarella
Mozzarella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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.
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. Mozzarella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167735/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.