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Shiitake vs. Chives — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shiitake and Chives

  • Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet Chives are richer in Folate, Iron, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Shiitake is 24% higher.
  • Shiitake contains 6 times more Selenium than Chives. Shiitake contains 5.7µg of Selenium, while Chives contain 0.9µg.

Food types used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Chives, raw.

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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.
Shiitake
Shiitake
4
:
6
Chives
Chives
Contains more Phosphorus +93.1%
Contains more Zinc +83.9%
Contains more Selenium +533.3%
Contains more Calcium +4500%
Contains more Iron +290.2%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Manganese +62.2%
Equal in Potassium - 296
Shiitake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.1%
Contains more Zinc +83.9%
Contains more Selenium +533.3%
Contains more Calcium +4500%
Contains more Iron +290.2%
Contains more Magnesium +110%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Manganese +62.2%
Equal in Potassium - 296

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.
Shiitake
Shiitake
5
:
7
Chives
Chives
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +499.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +363%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Folate +707.7%
Shiitake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Chives
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +499.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +363%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Folate +707.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shiitake
Shiitake
1
:
4
Chives
Chives
Contains more Carbs +56.1%
Contains more Protein +46%
Contains more Fats +49%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Equal in Water - 90.65
Shiitake
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +56.1%
Contains more Protein +46%
Contains more Fats +49%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Equal in Water - 90.65

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Chives Opinion
Net carbs 4.29g 1.85g Shiitake
Protein 2.24g 3.27g Chives
Fats 0.49g 0.73g Chives
Carbs 6.79g 4.35g Shiitake
Calories 34kcal 30kcal Shiitake
Sugar 2.38g 1.85g Chives
Fiber 2.5g 2.5g
Calcium 2mg 92mg Chives
Iron 0.41mg 1.6mg Chives
Magnesium 20mg 42mg Chives
Phosphorus 112mg 58mg Shiitake
Potassium 304mg 296mg Shiitake
Sodium 9mg 3mg Chives
Zinc 1.03mg 0.56mg Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg 0.157mg Chives
Manganese 0.23mg 0.373mg Chives
Selenium 5.7µg 0.9µg Shiitake
Vitamin A 4353IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 58.1mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.078mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.115mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.647mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.324mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.138mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg 105µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.134mg 0.128mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.189mg 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.134mg 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.033mg 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.105mg Shiitake
Valine 0.145mg 0.145mg
Histidine 0.056mg 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Chives
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Shiitake
98%
Chives
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
29%
Chives

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chives
Chives is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.