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Shiitake vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between shiitake and cheesecake

  • Shiitake is higher than cheesecake in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, fiber, and potassium.
  • Shiitake covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 23% more than cheesecake.
  • Shiitake contains 7 times more copper than cheesecake. While shiitake contains 0.142mg of copper, cheesecake contains only 0.02mg.
  • The amount of sodium in shiitake is lower.
  • The glycemic index of shiitake is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +237.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +610%
Contains more ZincZinc +102%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2450%
Contains more IronIron +53.7%
~equal in Selenium ~5.2µg

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1888.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +463.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.5%

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% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +96.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +145.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4491.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +275.6%
Contains more OtherOther +21.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Cheesecake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 9.921g 45%
Fats 0.49g 22.5g 34%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.195mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.052mg 19%
Sodium 9mg 438mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.571mg 19%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Vitamin A 159µg 18%
Calories 34kcal 321kcal 14%
Copper 0.142mg 0.02mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 11%
Choline 45.9mg 8%
Fiber 2.5g 0.4g 8%
Protein 2.24g 5.5g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 7%
Carbs 6.79g 25.5g 6%
Potassium 304mg 90mg 6%
Zinc 1.03mg 0.51mg 5%
Calcium 2mg 51mg 5%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.14mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 4%
Iron 0.41mg 0.63mg 3%
Phosphorus 112mg 93mg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.193mg 2%
Folate 13µg 18µg 1%
Selenium 5.7µg 5.2µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.028mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 4.29g 25.1g N/A
Vitamin D 18IU 18IU 0%
Sugar 2.38g 21.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.921g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake 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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.