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Shiitake vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between shiitake and croissant?

  • Shiitake is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, copper, and potassium; however, croissant is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, iron, and folate.
  • Croissant's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 31% more.
  • Croissant contains 5 times less vitamin B6 than shiitake. Shiitake contains 0.293mg of vitamin B6, while croissant contains 0.058mg.
  • Shiitake has less sodium.
  • Shiitake has a lower glycemic index (32) than croissant (56).

We used Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Croissants, butter 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 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1750%
Contains more IronIron +395.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +298.2%
~equal in Phosphorus ~105mg

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 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +405.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2486.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +576.9%

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
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +286.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +266.1%
Contains more FatsFats +4185.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +574.5%
Contains more OtherOther +143.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shiitake Croissant
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Croissant DV% diff.
Saturated fat 11.659g 53%
Fats 0.49g 21g 32%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.388mg 31%
Selenium 5.7µg 22.7µg 31%
Vitamin A 206µg 23%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Iron 0.41mg 2.03mg 20%
Sodium 9mg 467mg 20%
Folate 13µg 88µg 19%
Calories 34kcal 406kcal 19%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.058mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 5.525g 14%
Carbs 6.79g 45.8g 13%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.861mg 13%
Protein 2.24g 8.2g 12%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 2.188mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 7%
Copper 0.142mg 0.08mg 7%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.84mg 6%
Potassium 304mg 118mg 5%
Calcium 2mg 37mg 4%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.33mg 4%
Zinc 1.03mg 0.75mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.241mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 16mg 1%
Phosphorus 112mg 105mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 4.29g 43.2g N/A
Sugar 2.38g 11.26g N/A
Fiber 2.5g 2.6g 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.416mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Croissant
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
35%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.