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Shiitake vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between shiitake and corn syrup?

  • The amount of vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, phosphorus, fiber, copper, zinc, and potassium in shiitake is higher than in corn syrup.
  • Shiitake's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 30% more.
  • Shiitake has less sodium.
  • Shiitake has a lower glycemic index (32) than corn syrup (90).

We used Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Syrups, corn, dark 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.
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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +590.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +2475%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +918.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
~equal in Iron ~0.37mg

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% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2311.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19285%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +6421.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3155.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +307.7%
Contains more OtherOther +85%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1042.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Corn syrup DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.023mg 30%
Carbs 6.79g 77.59g 24%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.02mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.009mg 22%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.009mg 16%
Phosphorus 112mg 11mg 14%
Calories 34kcal 286kcal 13%
Copper 0.142mg 0.053mg 10%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Zinc 1.03mg 0.04mg 9%
Potassium 304mg 44mg 8%
Sodium 9mg 155mg 6%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.1mg 6%
Selenium 5.7µg 2.9µg 5%
Protein 2.24g 0g 4%
Folate 13µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 20mg 8mg 3%
Calcium 2mg 18mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Fats 0.49g 0g 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 77.59g N/A
Iron 0.41mg 0.37mg 0%
Sugar 2.38g 77.59g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.011mg 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 Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 146mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.