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Shiitake vs. Durian — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between shiitake and durian

  • Shiitake has more vitamin B5, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and zinc; however, durian is richer in vitamin B1, copper, folate, and fiber.
  • Durian covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 30% more than shiitake.
  • Durian has 7 times less vitamin B5 than shiitake. Shiitake has 1.5mg of vitamin B5, while durian has 0.23mg.
  • Durian has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of durian is 49, while the glycemic index of shiitake is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Durian, raw or frozen.

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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%
Durian
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +267.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -77.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.43mg

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%
Durian
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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 66% 0.67% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +261%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +552.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2393.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +176.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.316mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
Durian
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5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.4%
Contains more WaterWater +38.1%
Contains more FatsFats +987.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +299%
Contains more OtherOther +51.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Durian DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.374mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.23mg 25%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 1.074mg 18%
Phosphorus 112mg 39mg 10%
Selenium 5.7µg 10%
Fats 0.49g 5.33g 7%
Carbs 6.79g 27.09g 7%
Zinc 1.03mg 0.28mg 7%
Copper 0.142mg 0.207mg 7%
Calories 34kcal 147kcal 6%
Folate 13µg 36µg 6%
Fiber 2.5g 3.8g 5%
Potassium 304mg 436mg 4%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.325mg 4%
Protein 2.24g 1.47g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.316mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.2mg 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 23.29g N/A
Calcium 2mg 6mg 0%
Iron 0.41mg 0.43mg 0%
Sugar 2.38g N/A
Sodium 9mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
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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Shiitake Durian
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
26%
Durian
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
21%
Durian

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Durian
Durian contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Durian
Durian is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.