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Shiitake vs. Dashi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shiitake and dashi different?

  • Shiitake is higher in copper, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B3, and zinc; however, dashi is richer in selenium, calcium, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for dashi is 46% higher.
  • Shiitake has less sodium.

Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Soup, bouillon cubes and granules, low sodium, dry are the varieties used 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 139% 0% 151%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1044.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +180%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +9250%
Contains more IronIron +151.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +384.2%
~equal in Potassium ~309mg

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%
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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 3.7% 8.3% 14% 0% 25% 99% 46% 0% 23% 38% 167% 16% 62%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +193%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +98.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +61.5%

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
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17% 14% 65% 2% 2%
Protein: 16.7 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 64.88 g
Water: 2.3 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more WaterWater +3801.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +645.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2734.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +855.5%
Contains more OtherOther +201.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Dashi DV% diff.
Vitamin K 66.9µg 56%
Sodium 9mg 1067mg 46%
Selenium 5.7µg 27.6µg 40%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.485g 30%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 30%
Protein 2.24g 16.7g 29%
Fats 0.49g 13.89g 21%
Choline 114.5mg 21%
Calories 34kcal 438kcal 20%
Calcium 2mg 187mg 19%
Carbs 6.79g 64.88g 19%
Saturated fat 3.433g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.43mg 16%
Copper 0.142mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.1mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 13%
Manganese 0.23mg 10%
Magnesium 20mg 56mg 9%
Zinc 1.03mg 0.09mg 9%
Fiber 2.5g 0.2g 9%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 2.46mg 9%
Phosphorus 112mg 166mg 8%
Iron 0.41mg 1.03mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.1mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.72mg 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Vitamin A 25µg 3%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Folate 13µg 21µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 64.68g N/A
Potassium 304mg 309mg 0%
Sugar 2.38g 14.47g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Dashi
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
39%
Dashi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
53%
Dashi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 1058mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.433g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dashi
Dashi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Dashi
Dashi is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dashi
Dashi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dashi
Dashi 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. Dashi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171613/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.