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Shiitake vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Shiitake and Dates

  • Shiitake is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Dates are higher in Fiber, Potassium, Iron, and Copper.
  • Dates covers your daily Fiber needs 22% more than Shiitake.
  • Shiitake contains 4 times more Zinc than Dates . While Shiitake contains 1.03mg of Zinc, Dates contain only 0.29mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Dates, deglet noor.

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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 Phosphorus +80.6%
Contains more Zinc +255.2%
Contains more Selenium +90%
Contains more Calcium +1850%
Contains more Iron +148.8%
Contains more Magnesium +115%
Contains more Potassium +115.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Copper +45.1%
Contains more Manganese +13.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains more Phosphorus +80.6%
Contains more Zinc +255.2%
Contains more Selenium +90%
Contains more Calcium +1850%
Contains more Iron +148.8%
Contains more Magnesium +115%
Contains more Potassium +115.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Contains more Copper +45.1%
Contains more Manganese +13.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.7%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +228.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +246.7%
Contains more Folate +46.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +25.6%
Contains more Water +337.1%
Contains more Carbs +1005%
Contains more Other +116.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.45
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Fats +25.6%
Contains more Water +337.1%
Contains more Carbs +1005%
Contains more Other +116.2%
Equal in Protein - 2.45

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +734.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
38% 31% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 23.84 g
Glucose: 19.87 g
Fructose: 19.56 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.12 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +734.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shiitake Dates
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Dates Opinion
Net carbs 4.29g 67.03g Dates
Protein 2.24g 2.45g Dates
Fats 0.49g 0.39g Shiitake
Carbs 6.79g 75.03g Dates
Calories 34kcal 282kcal Dates
Fructose 0g 19.56g Dates
Sugar 2.38g 63.35g Shiitake
Fiber 2.5g 8g Dates
Calcium 2mg 39mg Dates
Iron 0.41mg 1.02mg Dates
Magnesium 20mg 43mg Dates
Phosphorus 112mg 62mg Shiitake
Potassium 304mg 656mg Dates
Sodium 9mg 2mg Dates
Zinc 1.03mg 0.29mg Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg 0.206mg Dates
Manganese 0.23mg 0.262mg Dates
Selenium 5.7µg 3µg Shiitake
Vitamin A 10IU Dates
Vitamin E 0.05mg Dates
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 0.4mg Dates
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.052mg Dates
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.066mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 1.274mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.589mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.165mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg 19µg Dates
Vitamin K 2.7µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.012mg Dates
Threonine 0.134mg 0.043mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.049mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.189mg 0.084mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.134mg 0.066mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.033mg 0.022mg Shiitake
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.05mg Shiitake
Valine 0.145mg 0.071mg Shiitake
Histidine 0.056mg 0.032mg Shiitake
Saturated Fat 0.032g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g Dates
Polyunsaturated fat 0.019g Dates

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Dates
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Shiitake
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.97g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
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.
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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.