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Shiitake vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shiitake and Roquefort?

  • Shiitake is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Fiber, however, Roquefort is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for Sodium is 78% more.
  • Shiitake has less Sodium.

We used Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Cheese, roquefort types in this article.

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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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +234.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +317.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +666.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33000%
Contains more IronIron +36.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +101.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.4%

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% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +428.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +276.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +239.5%
Contains more WaterWater +127.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +861.6%
Contains more FatsFats +6153.1%
Contains more OtherOther +770.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shiitake Roquefort
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 Roquefort Opinion
Calories 34kcal 369kcal Roquefort
Protein 2.24g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 0.49g 30.64g Roquefort
Net carbs 4.29g 2g Shiitake
Carbs 6.79g 2g Shiitake
Cholesterol 90mg Shiitake
Vitamin D 18IU Shiitake
Magnesium 20mg 30mg Roquefort
Calcium 2mg 662mg Roquefort
Potassium 304mg 91mg Shiitake
Iron 0.41mg 0.56mg Roquefort
Sugar 2.38g Roquefort
Fiber 2.5g 0g Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg 0.034mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.03mg 2.08mg Roquefort
Phosphorus 112mg 392mg Roquefort
Sodium 9mg 1809mg Shiitake
Vitamin A 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin D 0.4µg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 0.03mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 14.5µg Roquefort
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.04mg Roquefort
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.734mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.124mg Shiitake
Vitamin B12 0.64µg Roquefort
Folate 13µg 49µg Roquefort
Saturated Fat 19.263g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.474g Roquefort
Polyunsaturated fat 1.32g Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.134mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 0.111mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 0.189mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 0.134mg 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.033mg 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 1.023mg Roquefort
Valine 0.145mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.056mg 0.602mg Roquefort

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Roquefort
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
36%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 1800mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.263g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Roquefort
Roquefort 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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.