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Shiitake vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between shiitake and cumin

  • Shiitake has less iron, manganese, calcium, magnesium, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, potassium, zinc, and fiber.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 824% more.
  • Shiitake has a higher glycemic index than cumin.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Spices, cumin seed.

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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%
Cumin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1730%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +488.2%
Contains more IronIron +16085.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +510.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +366%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +345.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1349.1%
~equal in Selenium ~5.2µg

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%
Cumin
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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 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4086.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.5%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
Cumin
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18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more WaterWater +1013.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +695.1%
Contains more FatsFats +4444.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +551.5%
Contains more OtherOther +929.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 0.41mg 66.36mg 824%
Manganese 0.23mg 3.333mg 135%
Calcium 2mg 931mg 93%
Magnesium 20mg 366mg 82%
Copper 0.142mg 0.867mg 81%
Phosphorus 112mg 499mg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.628mg 51%
Potassium 304mg 1788mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 35%
Zinc 1.03mg 4.8mg 34%
Fats 0.49g 22.27g 34%
Fiber 2.5g 10.5g 32%
Protein 2.24g 17.81g 31%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 30%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 22%
Calories 34kcal 375kcal 17%
Carbs 6.79g 44.24g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.435mg 11%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.327mg 8%
Vitamin A 64µg 7%
Sodium 9mg 168mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.535g 7%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 4.579mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Selenium 5.7µg 5.2µg 1%
Folate 13µg 10µg 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 2.38g 2.25g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Cumin
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
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.