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Shiitake vs. French toast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between shiitake and french toast?

  • Shiitake is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and copper; however, french toast is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • French toast's daily need coverage for selenium is 26% more.
  • French toast contains 4 times less vitamin B6 than shiitake. Shiitake contains 0.293mg of vitamin B6, while french toast contains 0.074mg.
  • Shiitake has less sodium.
  • Shiitake has a lower glycemic index (32) than french toast (67).

We used Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk types 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 12% 30% 12% 63% 19% 18% 50% 62% 25% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +126.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +144.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4900%
Contains more IronIron +307.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +252.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~117mg

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 1% 41% 0% 0% 51% 74% 31% 33% 17% 39% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +173.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +295.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1260%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +230.8%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~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
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +64.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2104.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +268.2%
Contains more OtherOther +143.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake French toast DV% diff.
Cholesterol 116mg 39%
Selenium 5.7µg 20.1µg 26%
Sodium 9mg 479mg 20%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.549mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.074mg 17%
Fats 0.49g 10.8g 16%
Iron 0.41mg 1.67mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.204mg 16%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 1.628mg 14%
Vitamin A 124µg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 13%
Saturated fat 2.723g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.524g 11%
Protein 2.24g 7.7g 11%
Calories 34kcal 229kcal 10%
Fiber 2.5g 10%
Calcium 2mg 100mg 10%
Copper 0.142mg 0.058mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.321mg 8%
Folate 13µg 43µg 8%
Carbs 6.79g 25g 6%
Potassium 304mg 134mg 5%
Zinc 1.03mg 0.67mg 3%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.188mg 2%
Phosphorus 112mg 117mg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 4.29g 25g N/A
Sugar 2.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.375mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0.621mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.413mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.188mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.389mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.179mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shiitake French toast
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
25%
French toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
40%
French toast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 470mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.723g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
French toast
French toast is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.