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Shiitake vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shiitake and Fireweed

  • Shiitake has more Selenium, however, Fireweed is higher in Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Iron, Folate, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Fireweed covers your daily need of Manganese 281% more than Shiitake.
  • Shiitake has 6 times more Selenium than Fireweed. While Shiitake has 5.7µg of Selenium, Fireweed has only 0.9µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Fireweed, leaves, raw.

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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 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +533.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +680%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +485.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +158.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2814.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~108mg

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% 12% 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 7.3% 216% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +115.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +761.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.356mg
~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
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more WaterWater +26.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +110.3%
Contains more FatsFats +461.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +183.1%
Contains more OtherOther +243.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Fireweed Opinion
Calories 34kcal 103kcal Fireweed
Protein 2.24g 4.71g Fireweed
Fats 0.49g 2.75g Fireweed
Vitamin C 2.2mg Fireweed
Net carbs 4.29g 8.62g Fireweed
Carbs 6.79g 19.22g Fireweed
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Magnesium 20mg 156mg Fireweed
Calcium 2mg 429mg Fireweed
Potassium 304mg 494mg Fireweed
Iron 0.41mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Sugar 2.38g Fireweed
Fiber 2.5g 10.6g Fireweed
Copper 0.142mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Zinc 1.03mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 112mg 108mg Shiitake
Sodium 9mg 34mg Shiitake
Vitamin A 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 5.7µg 0.9µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.033mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.137mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 1.356mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 13µg 112µg Fireweed
Tryptophan 0.011mg Shiitake
Threonine 0.134mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.189mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.134mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.033mg Shiitake
Phenylalanine 0.111mg Shiitake
Valine 0.145mg Shiitake
Histidine 0.056mg Shiitake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Fireweed
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
24%
Shiitake
51%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.