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 for sodium, 193% more than shiitake.
- Shiitake is lower in sodium.
- Shiitake has a higher glycemic index (32) than mackerel (0).
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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 12µg | 500% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 4450mg | 193% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 1006IU | 124% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 25.2µg | 124% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 73.4µg | 123% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.21g | 41% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 25.1g | 38% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 18.5g | 33% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.148g | 32% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 30% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.32g | 21% | |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 254mg | 20% |
| Choline | 101.6mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Calories | 34kcal | 305kcal | 14% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 1.4mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 0g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 60mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.41mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 7.8µg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 304mg | 520mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 66mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 47µg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 3.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 0g | 2% |
| Folate | 13µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 1.619g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 2.965g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.391g | 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%
172%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 4441mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.148g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mackerel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins