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Shiitake vs. Crab meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between shiitake and crab meat

  • Shiitake is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and fiber, yet crab meat is higher in copper, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Crab meat covers your daily copper needs 116% more than shiitake.
  • The amount of sodium in shiitake is lower.
  • The glycemic index of crab meat is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat.

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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 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +475%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2850%
Contains more IronIron +85.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +732.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +639.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +601.8%

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +294.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +253.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +292.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +15.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +763.8%
Contains more FatsFats +214.3%
Contains more OtherOther +110.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shiitake Crab meat
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Crab meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 11.5µg 479%
Copper 0.142mg 1.182mg 116%
Selenium 5.7µg 40µg 62%
Zinc 1.03mg 7.62mg 60%
Sodium 9mg 1072mg 46%
Protein 2.24g 19.35g 34%
Phosphorus 112mg 280mg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.4mg 22%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 1.34mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.055mg 12%
Folate 13µg 51µg 10%
Magnesium 20mg 63mg 10%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.18mg 9%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.04mg 8%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 8%
Calcium 2mg 59mg 6%
Iron 0.41mg 0.76mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.536g 4%
Calories 34kcal 97kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.053mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Carbs 6.79g 0g 2%
Fats 0.49g 1.54g 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 1%
Potassium 304mg 262mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.133g 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.38g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.269mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.783mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 1.536mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.545mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.817mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.91mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.393mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Crab meat
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
125%
Crab meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
120%
Crab meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 1063mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $10.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Crab meat
Crab meat 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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/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.