Shiitake vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between shiitake and eggs?
- Shiitake is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, and manganese; however, eggs are richer in copper, selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin D, iron, and phosphorus.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for copper is 206% more.
- Eggs have a lower glycemic index (0) than shiitake (32).
We used Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +141.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +784.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +190.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1308.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +440.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5957.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +238.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +506.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +461.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2065.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 2mg | 206% |
| Cholesterol | 373mg | 124% | |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 53% | |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 30.8µg | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11µg | 46% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 0.064mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.513mg | 23% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 12.58g | 21% |
| Vitamin A | 149µg | 17% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 10.61g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.267g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.121mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.077g | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 1.19mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 0g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.026mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2.2µg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 172mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 87IU | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.414g | 9% | |
| Folate | 13µg | 44µg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 34kcal | 155kcal | 6% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 126mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 50mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 1.398mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 1.12g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.267g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins