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Shiitake vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shiitake and cheese sandwich

  • Shiitake has more vitamin B5, while cheese sandwich has more phosphorus, manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, vitamin B2, and folate.
  • Cheese sandwich's daily need coverage for phosphorus is 39% higher.
  • Cheese sandwich contains 2 times less vitamin B5 than shiitake. Shiitake contains 1.5mg of vitamin B5, while cheese sandwich contains 0.622mg.
  • The amount of sodium in shiitake is lower.
  • Shiitake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of shiitake is 32, while the glycemic index of cheese sandwich is 54.

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10100%
Contains more IronIron +539%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +241.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +370.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +326.3%
~equal in Potassium ~306mg

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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +96.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +392.3%
~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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +2704.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +337.5%
Contains more FatsFats +5002%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +757.1%
Contains more OtherOther +413.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 9.166g 61%
Phosphorus 112mg 382mg 39%
Fats 0.49g 25g 38%
Manganese 0.23mg 1.083mg 37%
Sodium 9mg 839mg 36%
Selenium 5.7µg 24.3µg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.358mg 29%
Iron 0.41mg 2.62mg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 10.351g 26%
Calories 34kcal 497kcal 23%
Calcium 2mg 204mg 20%
Saturated fat 4.129g 19%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.622mg 18%
Carbs 6.79g 58.2g 17%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.427mg 16%
Protein 2.24g 9.8g 15%
Folate 13µg 64µg 13%
Magnesium 20mg 54mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 5%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 3.185mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.261mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Fiber 2.5g 3.1g 2%
Copper 0.142mg 0.16mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin A 21µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Zinc 1.03mg 0.87mg 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 55.1g N/A
Potassium 304mg 306mg 0%
Sugar 2.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shiitake Cheese sandwich
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
23%
Shiitake
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 830mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.129g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.