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Shiitake vs. Cloudberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between shiitake and cloudberries

  • Shiitake is higher than cloudberries in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
  • Shiitake covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 19% more than cloudberries.
  • Shiitake contains 3 times more phosphorus than cloudberries. While shiitake contains 112mg of phosphorus, cloudberries contain only 35mg.
  • The glycemic index of shiitake is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Cloudberries, raw (Alaska Native).

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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 0% 5.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 15% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more IronIron +70.7%

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 527% 0% 0% 0% 13% 16% 17% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.4 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 8.6 g
Water: 87 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +63.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.7%
Contains more OtherOther +62.2%
~equal in Protein ~2.4g
~equal in Water ~87g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Cloudberry DV% diff.
Vitamin C 158mg 176%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.9mg 19%
Copper 0.142mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.07mg 11%
Phosphorus 112mg 35mg 11%
Manganese 0.23mg 10%
Selenium 5.7µg 10%
Fiber 2.5g 10%
Zinc 1.03mg 9%
Potassium 304mg 9%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Iron 0.41mg 0.7mg 4%
Folate 13µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.05mg 3%
Calcium 2mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Calories 34kcal 51kcal 1%
Carbs 6.79g 8.6g 1%
Protein 2.24g 2.4g 0%
Fats 0.49g 0.8g 0%
Net carbs 4.29g 8.6g N/A
Sugar 2.38g N/A
Sodium 9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Cloudberry
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
44%
Cloudberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
5%
Cloudberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cloudberry
Cloudberry is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)

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. Cloudberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169802/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.