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Shiitake vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between shiitake and fast food

  • Shiitake is higher in vitamin B5 and vitamin B6, yet fast food is higher in iron, selenium, vitamin B1, folate, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Fast food covers your daily iron needs 33% more than shiitake.
  • Shiitake contains 3 times more vitamin B5 than fast food. While shiitake contains 1.5mg of vitamin B5, fast food contains only 0.53mg.
  • The amount of sodium in shiitake is lower.
  • The glycemic index of shiitake is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +17.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3000%
Contains more IronIron +646.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +55.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +256.1%

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%
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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +515.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more WaterWater +133.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +637.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2351%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +363.9%
Contains more OtherOther +105.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +16.1%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shiitake Fast food
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 Fast food DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 37%
Iron 0.41mg 3.06mg 33%
Protein 2.24g 16.52g 29%
Selenium 5.7µg 20.3µg 27%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.317mg 25%
Saturated fat 4.493g 20%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.53mg 19%
Fats 0.49g 12.01g 18%
Folate 13µg 80µg 17%
Zinc 1.03mg 2.52mg 14%
Sodium 9mg 331mg 14%
Calories 34kcal 297kcal 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 12%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 11%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 5.617mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.363mg 11%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Carbs 6.79g 31.5g 8%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.212mg 6%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.357mg 6%
Calcium 2mg 62mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Phosphorus 112mg 134mg 3%
Fiber 2.5g 1.7g 3%
Fructose 0g 2.27g 3%
Potassium 304mg 197mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Copper 0.142mg 0.121mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 27mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.1µg 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 29.8g N/A
Sugar 2.38g 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 322mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.