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Shiitake vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shiitake and Mackerel different?

  • Shiitake is richer in Fiber, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin D, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Sodium 193% more than Shiitake.
  • Shiitake is lower in Sodium.

Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Fish, mackerel, salted 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" 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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more CopperCopper +42%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.1%
Contains more IronIron +241.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +126.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1187.7%
~equal in Zinc ~1.1mg

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 0% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.4%
~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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +108.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +725.9%
Contains more FatsFats +5022.4%
Contains more OtherOther +1710.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Mackerel Opinion
Calories 34kcal 305kcal Mackerel
Protein 2.24g 18.5g Mackerel
Fats 0.49g 25.1g Mackerel
Net carbs 4.29g 0g Shiitake
Carbs 6.79g 0g Shiitake
Cholesterol 95mg Shiitake
Vitamin D 18IU 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 20mg 60mg Mackerel
Calcium 2mg 66mg Mackerel
Potassium 304mg 520mg Mackerel
Iron 0.41mg 1.4mg Mackerel
Sugar 2.38g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 2.5g 0g Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg 0.1mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.03mg 1.1mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 112mg 254mg Mackerel
Sodium 9mg 4450mg Shiitake
Vitamin A 157IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 0.4µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.02mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.19mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 3.3mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.41mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 13µg 15µg Mackerel
Choline 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 7.148g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g Mackerel
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
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
200%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 4441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel 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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.