Shiitake vs Edible mushroom - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Shiitake and Edible mushroom different?
- Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Fiber, while Edible mushroom is higher in Copper, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
- Edible mushroom covers your daily need of Copper 20% more than Shiitake.
- Shiitake contains 5 times more Manganese than Edible mushroom. Shiitake contains 0.23mg of Manganese, while Edible mushroom contains 0.047mg.
Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Mushrooms, white, raw types were 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Magnesium
+122.2%
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Phosphorus
+30.2%
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Zinc
+98.1%
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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+22%
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Sodium
-44.4%
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Copper
+123.9%
Equal in Potassium - 318
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Magnesium
+122.2%
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Phosphorus
+30.2%
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Zinc
+98.1%
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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+22%
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Sodium
-44.4%
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Copper
+123.9%
Equal in Potassium - 318
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B6
+181.7%
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Vitamin B1
+440%
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Vitamin B2
+85.3%
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Folate
+30.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.607
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.497
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B6
+181.7%
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Vitamin B1
+440%
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Vitamin B2
+85.3%
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Folate
+30.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.607
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.497
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in glycemic index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 4.29g | 2.26g |
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Protein | 2.24g | 3.09g |
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Fats | 0.49g | 0.34g |
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Carbs | 6.79g | 3.26g |
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Calories | 34kcal | 22kcal |
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Starch | g | 0g |
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Fructose | 0g | 0.17g |
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Sugar | 2.38g | 1.98g |
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Fiber | 2.5g | 1g |
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Calcium | 2mg | 3mg |
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Iron | 0.41mg | 0.5mg |
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Magnesium | 20mg | 9mg |
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Phosphorus | 112mg | 86mg |
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Potassium | 304mg | 318mg |
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Sodium | 9mg | 5mg |
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Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.52mg |
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Copper | 0.142mg | 0.318mg |
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Vitamin A | IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin E | mg | 0.01mg |
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Vitamin D | 18IU | 7IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.2µg |
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Vitamin C | mg | 2.1mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.081mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.402mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 3.607mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 1.497mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.104mg |
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Folate | 13µg | 17µg |
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Vitamin B12 | µg | 0.04µg |
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Vitamin K | µg | 0µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.035mg |
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Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.107mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.076mg |
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Leucine | 0.189mg | 0.12mg |
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Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.107mg |
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Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.031mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.085mg |
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Valine | 0.145mg | 0.232mg |
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Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.057mg |
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Cholesterol | mg | 0mg |
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Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | g | 0.05g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | g | 0g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | g | 0.16g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Low Carbs diet |
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Low Calories diet |
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Low glycemic index diet | Equal |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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27

Mineral Summary Score
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26

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
13%

19%

Carbohydrates
7%

3%

Fats
2%

2%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Edible mushroom is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.