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Shiitake vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shiitake and fruitcake different?

  • Shiitake is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B2, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium, while fruitcake is higher in iron.
  • Shiitake covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 25% more than fruitcake.
  • Shiitake contains 6 times more vitamin B6 than fruitcake. Shiitake contains 0.293mg of vitamin B6, while fruitcake contains 0.046mg.
  • Fruitcake has a higher glycemic index (53) than shiitake (32).

Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +184%
Contains more ZincZinc +281.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +185%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1550%
Contains more IronIron +404.9%
~equal in Manganese ~0.22mg

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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +390.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +563.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +537%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.8%

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
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +254.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +29.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1757.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +807.2%
Contains more OtherOther +48.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Fruitcake DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.226mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 22%
Iron 0.41mg 2.07mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.046mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.791mg 19%
Carbs 6.79g 61.6g 18%
Calories 34kcal 324kcal 15%
Fats 0.49g 9.1g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.2g 11%
Copper 0.142mg 0.05mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.099mg 9%
Phosphorus 112mg 52mg 9%
Zinc 1.03mg 0.27mg 7%
Selenium 5.7µg 2µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.9mg 6%
Fiber 2.5g 3.7g 5%
Saturated fat 1.048g 5%
Potassium 304mg 153mg 4%
Sodium 9mg 101mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.05mg 3%
Calcium 2mg 33mg 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Choline 8.9mg 2%
Folate 13µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Magnesium 20mg 16mg 1%
Protein 2.24g 2.9g 1%
Vitamin A 7µg 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 57.9g N/A
Sugar 2.38g 27.42g N/A
Manganese 0.23mg 0.22mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.14mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Fruitcake
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
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.