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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 from 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.

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.
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 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
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%
~equal in Manganese ~0.228mg

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 3.7% 0.66% 63% 6% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
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%

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
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
98% 2%
Starch: 17.03 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shiitake Chicken fingers
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Chicken fingers Opinion
Calories 34kcal 271kcal Chicken fingers
Protein 2.24g 19.22g Chicken fingers
Fats 0.49g 13.95g Chicken fingers
Vitamin C 1.1mg Chicken fingers
Net carbs 4.29g 16.05g Chicken fingers
Carbs 6.79g 17.25g Chicken fingers
Cholesterol 48mg Shiitake
Vitamin D 18IU 7IU Shiitake
Magnesium 20mg 28mg Chicken fingers
Calcium 2mg 17mg Chicken fingers
Potassium 304mg 373mg Chicken fingers
Iron 0.41mg 0.73mg Chicken fingers
Sugar 2.38g 0.4g Chicken fingers
Fiber 2.5g 1.2g Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg 0.069mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.03mg 0.71mg Shiitake
Starch 17.03g Chicken fingers
Phosphorus 112mg 282mg Chicken fingers
Sodium 9mg 769mg Shiitake
Vitamin A 11IU Chicken fingers
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin E 3.17mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.2µg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 0.228mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 17.5µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.11mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.179mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 8.217mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 1.244mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.426mg Chicken fingers
Vitamin B12 0.16µg Chicken fingers
Vitamin K 8µg Chicken fingers
Folate 13µg 19µg Chicken fingers
Trans Fat 0g 0.052g Shiitake
Choline 43.7mg Chicken fingers
Saturated Fat 2.493g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.83g Chicken fingers
Polyunsaturated fat 5.783g Chicken fingers
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.222mg Chicken fingers
Threonine 0.134mg 0.803mg Chicken fingers
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.845mg Chicken fingers
Leucine 0.189mg 1.553mg Chicken fingers
Lysine 0.134mg 1.616mg Chicken fingers
Methionine 0.033mg 0.518mg Chicken fingers
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 1.437mg Chicken fingers
Valine 0.145mg 0.908mg Chicken fingers
Histidine 0.056mg 0.655mg Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g Chicken fingers
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Chicken fingers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g Chicken fingers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Chicken fingers
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
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 760mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.