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Shiitake vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shiitake and Cocoa solids

  • Shiitake has more Vitamin B5, however, Cocoa solids are higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Potassium, and Selenium.
  • Cocoa solids covers your daily need of Copper 405% more than Shiitake.
  • Shiitake has 6 times more Vitamin B5 than Cocoa solids. While Shiitake has 1.5mg of Vitamin B5, Cocoa solids have only 0.254mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened.

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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 less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Calcium +6300%
Contains more Iron +3280.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2395%
Contains more Phosphorus +555.4%
Contains more Potassium +401.3%
Contains more Zinc +561.2%
Contains more Copper +2567.6%
Contains more Manganese +1568.3%
Contains more Selenium +150.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Calcium +6300%
Contains more Iron +3280.5%
Contains more Magnesium +2395%
Contains more Phosphorus +555.4%
Contains more Potassium +401.3%
Contains more Zinc +561.2%
Contains more Copper +2567.6%
Contains more Manganese +1568.3%
Contains more Selenium +150.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +146.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +490.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +146.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2891.3%
Contains more Protein +775%
Contains more Fats +2695.9%
Contains more Carbs +752.7%
Contains more Other +683.8%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more Water +2891.3%
Contains more Protein +775%
Contains more Fats +2695.9%
Contains more Carbs +752.7%
Contains more Other +683.8%

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 solids
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 solids Opinion
Net carbs 4.29g 20.9g Cocoa solids
Protein 2.24g 19.6g Cocoa solids
Fats 0.49g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Carbs 6.79g 57.9g Cocoa solids
Calories 34kcal 228kcal Cocoa solids
Sugar 2.38g 1.75g Cocoa solids
Fiber 2.5g 37g Cocoa solids
Calcium 2mg 128mg Cocoa solids
Iron 0.41mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 20mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 112mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 304mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 9mg 21mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.03mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Copper 0.142mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 0.23mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 5.7µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.078mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 2.185mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.254mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.118mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg 32µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.134mg 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 0.189mg 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.134mg 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.033mg 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 0.145mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.056mg 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Cocoa solids
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
16%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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 - 8.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids 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 solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.