Shiitake vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between shiitake and chinese cuisine
- Shiitake has more vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, copper, vitamin B6, and phosphorus, while chinese cuisine has more iron and folate.
- Shiitake's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 21% higher.
- Chinese cuisine contains 4 times less vitamin B2 than shiitake. Shiitake contains 0.217mg of vitamin B2, while chinese cuisine contains 0.055mg.
- 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 chinese cuisine is 60.
The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +189.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1000% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.5% |
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 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +294.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +193.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +238.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +82% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +120% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +246.2% |
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:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +216.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +981.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.1% |
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Carbs
~7.29g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.38 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
1.82 g
Sucrose:
1.17 g
Glucose:
0.69 g
Fructose:
0.55 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +244.9% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 43% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.443mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 409mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 1.32mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.13g | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.055mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.049mg | 10% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 7.08g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.161mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 1.11mg | 9% |
| Folate | 13µg | 45µg | 8% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 5.3g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 7% | |
| Choline | 34.5mg | 6% | |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 76mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.147mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.978g | 4% | |
| Calories | 34kcal | 105kcal | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 1.5mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 1.5g | 4% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 204mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.217g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 3IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.033mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 6.7µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.55g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 7.29g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 5.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 2.41g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 400mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.978g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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