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Shiitake vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shiitake and cocoa bean

  • Shiitake is richer in vitamin B5, yet cocoa bean is richer in copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for cocoa bean is 385% higher.
  • Shiitake contains 6 times more vitamin B5 than cocoa bean. Shiitake contains 1.5mg of vitamin B5, while cocoa bean contains 0.254mg.

Food types used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali.

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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 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2280%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +725.3%
Contains more IronIron +3685.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2440.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +518.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +550%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1524.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +131.6%

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 0% 0% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +3223.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +708%
Contains more FatsFats +2573.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +758.6%
Contains more OtherOther +954.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Cocoa bean DV% diff.
Copper 0.142mg 3.607mg 385%
Iron 0.41mg 15.52mg 189%
Manganese 0.23mg 3.737mg 152%
Magnesium 20mg 476mg 109%
Fiber 2.5g 29.8g 109%
Phosphorus 112mg 728mg 88%
Potassium 304mg 2509mg 65%
Zinc 1.03mg 6.37mg 49%
Saturated fat 7.76g 35%
Protein 2.24g 18.1g 32%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.254mg 25%
Caffeine 78mg 20%
Fats 0.49g 13.1g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.46mg 19%
Carbs 6.79g 58.3g 17%
Selenium 5.7µg 13.2µg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.118mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.39g 11%
Calcium 2mg 111mg 11%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 2.4mg 9%
Calories 34kcal 220kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.11mg 8%
Folate 13µg 32µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 3%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Choline 11.4mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 28.5g N/A
Sugar 2.38g 1.76g N/A
Sodium 9mg 19mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.271mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.716mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.701mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 1.097mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.907mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.187mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.869mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 1.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.312mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Cocoa bean
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
20%
Cocoa bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
343%
Cocoa bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean 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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.