Shiitake vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shiitake and chicken fingers different?
- Shiitake is higher in copper, fiber, and vitamin B5; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for chicken fingers is 33% higher.
- Shiitake contains 2 times more fiber than chicken fingers. While shiitake contains 2.5g of fiber, chicken fingers contain only 1.2g.
- Shiitake has less sodium.
- Shiitake has a lower glycemic index (32) than chicken fingers (46).
Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Fast foods, chicken tenders are the varieties used 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.
Contains more CopperCopper | +105.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +45.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +750% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +78% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +151.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +207% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +20.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +633.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +45.4% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +46.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 39% | |
Protein | 2.24g | 19.22g | 34% |
Sodium | 9mg | 769mg | 33% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 8.217mg | 27% |
Phosphorus | 112mg | 282mg | 24% |
Fats | 0.49g | 13.95g | 21% |
Selenium | 5.7µg | 17.5µg | 21% |
Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 21% | |
Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 12% | |
Calories | 34kcal | 271kcal | 12% |
Saturated fat | 2.493g | 11% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.426mg | 10% |
Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
Copper | 0.142mg | 0.069mg | 8% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.11mg | 8% |
Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 7% | |
Fiber | 2.5g | 1.2g | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 1.244mg | 5% |
Iron | 0.41mg | 0.73mg | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.179mg | 3% |
Carbs | 6.79g | 17.25g | 3% |
Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.71mg | 3% |
Folate | 13µg | 19µg | 2% |
Calcium | 2mg | 17mg | 2% |
Potassium | 304mg | 373mg | 2% |
Magnesium | 20mg | 28mg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 18IU | 7IU | 1% |
Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% | |
Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 4.29g | 16.05g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.38g | 0.4g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.052g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.803mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.845mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.189mg | 1.553mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.134mg | 1.616mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 1.437mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.145mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.655mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.24 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
6.79 g
Water:
89.74 g
Other:
0.74 g
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Contains more WaterWater | +92.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +758% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2746.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +154.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +297.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
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Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.38 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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