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Shiitake vs. Gratin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shiitake and gratin

  • Shiitake has more vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and selenium, while gratin has more calcium.
  • Shiitake's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 22% higher.
  • Gratin contains 4 times less vitamin B3 than shiitake. Shiitake contains 3.877mg of vitamin B3, while gratin contains 0.993mg.
  • The amount of sodium in shiitake is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +42.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +111.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5850%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.3%
Contains more IronIron +56.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +12.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~113mg

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%
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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 33% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +290.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +287.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +326.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +21.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1449%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +66%
Contains more OtherOther +181.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Gratin DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.387mg 22%
Saturated fat 4.733g 22%
Sodium 9mg 433mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.993mg 18%
Calcium 2mg 119mg 12%
Fats 0.49g 7.59g 11%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.174mg 9%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.116mg 8%
Vitamin A 64µg 7%
Protein 2.24g 5.06g 6%
Calories 34kcal 132kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.149g 5%
Selenium 5.7µg 2.7µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.064mg 4%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.161mg 3%
Iron 0.41mg 0.64mg 3%
Fiber 2.5g 1.8g 3%
Potassium 304mg 396mg 3%
Zinc 1.03mg 0.69mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Copper 0.142mg 0.16mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Carbs 6.79g 11.27g 1%
Folate 13µg 11µg 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 9.47g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 2.38g N/A
Phosphorus 112mg 113mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.254mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.151mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shiitake Gratin
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
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
32%
Gratin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.733g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in minerals
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.