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Shiitake vs. Rainbow trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shiitake and rainbow trout different?

  • Shiitake is richer in copper, fiber, vitamin B2, manganese, and zinc, while rainbow trout is higher in vitamin D, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Rainbow trout covers your daily need for vitamin D, 103% more than shiitake.
  • Shiitake has a higher glycemic index (32) than rainbow trout (0).

Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Fish, trout, rainbow, farmed, raw 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 18% 7.5% 33% 12% 15% 12% 97% 6.7% 1.4% 129%
Contains more IronIron +32.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +208.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +128.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1990.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +314%

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 9.7% 28% 47% 239% 30% 21% 104% 100% 78% 538% 0.25% 8.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +3875%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16%

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
20% 6% 74%
Protein: 19.94 g
Fats: 6.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.8 g
Other: 0.08 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +21.6%
Contains more OtherOther +825%
Contains more ProteinProtein +790.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1161.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shiitake Rainbow trout
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Rainbow trout DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 4.3µg 179%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 15.9µg 78%
Vitamin D 18IU 635IU 77%
Protein 2.24g 19.94g 35%
Selenium 5.7µg 23.6µg 33%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Vitamin E 2.34mg 16%
Phosphorus 112mg 226mg 16%
Choline 65mg 12%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 5.567mg 11%
Copper 0.142mg 0.046mg 11%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.011mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.507g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.09mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.12mg 9%
Vitamin A 84µg 9%
Fats 0.49g 6.18g 9%
Saturated fat 1.383g 6%
Zinc 1.03mg 0.45mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.979g 5%
Calories 34kcal 141kcal 5%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.34mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 3%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 1.667mg 3%
Sodium 9mg 51mg 2%
Potassium 304mg 377mg 2%
Calcium 2mg 25mg 2%
Carbs 6.79g 0g 2%
Iron 0.41mg 0.31mg 1%
Folate 13µg 11µg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.38g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.047g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.234mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.915mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.962mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 1.696mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 1.916mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.618mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.815mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 1.075mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.614mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.217g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.516g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.059g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.02g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.466g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Rainbow trout
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
23%
Shiitake
95%
Rainbow trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
33%
Rainbow trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Rainbow trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173717/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.