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Shiitake vs. Figs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shiitake and Figs?

  • The amount of Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Copper, and Zinc in Shiitake is higher than in Figs.
  • Shiitake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 24% more.
  • Figs contain 29 times less Selenium than Shiitake. Shiitake contains 5.7µg of Selenium, while Figs contain 0.2µg.

We used Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Figs, raw types in this article.

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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.
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Figs
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +31%
Contains more Zinc +586.7%
Contains more Copper +102.9%
Contains more Manganese +79.7%
Contains more Selenium +2750%
Contains more Calcium +1650%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.37
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 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +700%
Contains more Potassium +31%
Contains more Zinc +586.7%
Contains more Copper +102.9%
Contains more Manganese +79.7%
Contains more Selenium +2750%
Contains more Calcium +1650%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Equal in Iron - 0.37

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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Figs
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +869.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.3%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
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 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +869.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.3%
Contains more Folate +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Figs
Contains more Protein +198.7%
Contains more Fats +63.3%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Other +12.1%
Contains more Carbs +182.5%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Protein +198.7%
Contains more Fats +63.3%
Contains more Water +13.4%
Contains more Other +12.1%
Contains more Carbs +182.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Figs Opinion
Net carbs 4.29g 16.28g Figs
Protein 2.24g 0.75g Shiitake
Fats 0.49g 0.3g Shiitake
Carbs 6.79g 19.18g Figs
Calories 34kcal 74kcal Figs
Sugar 2.38g 16.26g Shiitake
Fiber 2.5g 2.9g Figs
Calcium 2mg 35mg Figs
Iron 0.41mg 0.37mg Shiitake
Magnesium 20mg 17mg Shiitake
Phosphorus 112mg 14mg Shiitake
Potassium 304mg 232mg Shiitake
Sodium 9mg 1mg Figs
Zinc 1.03mg 0.15mg Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg 0.07mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 0.128mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 0.2µg Shiitake
Vitamin A 142IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg Figs
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 2mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.06mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.05mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.4mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.3mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.113mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg 6µg Shiitake
Vitamin K 4.7µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.006mg Shiitake
Threonine 0.134mg 0.024mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.023mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.189mg 0.033mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.134mg 0.03mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.033mg 0.006mg Shiitake
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.018mg Shiitake
Valine 0.145mg 0.028mg Shiitake
Histidine 0.056mg 0.011mg Shiitake
Saturated Fat 0.06g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Figs
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
9%
Figs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
11%
Figs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.88g)
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 - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Figs
Figs is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.