Shiitake vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between shiitake and couscous?
- Shiitake is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, copper, potassium, zinc, and manganese; however, couscous is richer in selenium.
- Couscous's daily need coverage for selenium is 40% more.
- Couscous contains 8 times less vitamin B2 than shiitake. Shiitake contains 0.217mg of vitamin B2, while couscous contains 0.027mg.
- Shiitake has a lower glycemic index (32) than couscous (65).
We used Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Couscous, cooked 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +424.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +246.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +296.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +409.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +173.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +382.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +703.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +294.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +304.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +474.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +320% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +206.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +184.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +69.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +242% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 5.7µg | 27.5µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.371mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.051mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 0.983mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.027mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 22mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.041mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 58mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.26mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.084mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 23.22g | 5% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 112kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.063mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 1.4g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 3.79g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.16g | 1% |
| Folate | 13µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.022g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.3)
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.