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Shiitake vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Shiitake and Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Shiitake has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, however, Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 111% more.
  • Shiitake has 34 times more Vitamin B3 than Parmigiano-Reggiano. Shiitake has 3.877mg of Vitamin B3, while Parmigiano-Reggiano has 0.114mg.
  • Shiitake is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat.

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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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +170.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55350%
Contains more IronIron +119.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +275.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +550.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +210.5%

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% 36% 3.4% 12% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3300.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +498%
Contains more FolateFolate +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.4µg

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% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +395.6%
Contains more WaterWater +77.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +792.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3981.6%
Contains more OtherOther +985.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shiitake Parmigiano-Reggiano
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Calories 34kcal 265kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Protein 2.24g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 0.49g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Net carbs 4.29g 1.37g Shiitake
Carbs 6.79g 1.37g Shiitake
Cholesterol 88mg Shiitake
Vitamin D 18IU 15IU Shiitake
Magnesium 20mg 38mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Calcium 2mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 304mg 125mg Shiitake
Iron 0.41mg 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sugar 2.38g 0g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 2.5g 0g Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg 0.238mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Zinc 1.03mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phosphorus 112mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Sodium 9mg 1529mg Shiitake
Vitamin A 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.4µg
Manganese 0.23mg 0.085mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.029mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.114mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.325mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.049mg Shiitake
Vitamin B12 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Folate 13µg 10µg Shiitake
Choline 20.7mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Saturated Fat 13.317g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.134mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.111mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 0.189mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 0.134mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.033mg 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0.145mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.056mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
39%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 1520mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.317g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano 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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.