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Shiitake vs. Ground beef — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shiitake and Ground beef

  • Shiitake has more Vitamin B5, Fiber, Manganese, and Copper, however, Ground beef is higher in Zinc, Selenium, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • Ground beef covers your daily need of Zinc 44% more than Shiitake.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked.

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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 Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Copper +79.7%
Contains more Manganese +2455.6%
Contains more Calcium +1550%
Contains more Iron +453.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.2%
Contains more Zinc +467%
Contains more Selenium +235.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Potassium +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.7%
Contains more Copper +79.7%
Contains more Manganese +2455.6%
Contains more Calcium +1550%
Contains more Iron +453.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.2%
Contains more Zinc +467%
Contains more Selenium +235.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.311
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193%
Contains more Folate +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +240%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.311

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +53.7%
Contains more Protein +965.6%
Contains more Fats +3036.7%
Contains more Other +223%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +53.7%
Contains more Protein +965.6%
Contains more Fats +3036.7%
Contains more Other +223%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shiitake Ground beef
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Ground beef Opinion
Net carbs 4.29g 0g Shiitake
Protein 2.24g 23.87g Ground beef
Fats 0.49g 15.37g Ground beef
Carbs 6.79g 0g Shiitake
Calories 34kcal 241kcal Ground beef
Sugar 2.38g 0g Ground beef
Fiber 2.5g 0g Shiitake
Calcium 2mg 33mg Ground beef
Iron 0.41mg 2.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 20mg 17mg Shiitake
Phosphorus 112mg 166mg Ground beef
Potassium 304mg 241mg Shiitake
Sodium 9mg 73mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.03mg 5.84mg Ground beef
Copper 0.142mg 0.079mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 0.009mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 19.1µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU Ground beef
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg Ground beef
Vitamin D 18IU 2IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.051mg Ground beef
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.171mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 4.026mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.512mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.311mg Ground beef
Folate 13µg 7µg Shiitake
Vitamin B12 2.49µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.121mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.134mg 0.923mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 0.111mg 1.055mg Ground beef
Leucine 0.189mg 1.861mg Ground beef
Lysine 0.134mg 1.976mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.033mg 0.614mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.931mg Ground beef
Valine 0.145mg 1.172mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.056mg 0.775mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg Shiitake
Trans Fat 0g 1.173g Shiitake
Saturated Fat 6.073g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shiitake Ground beef
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Shiitake
46%
Ground beef
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
50%
Ground beef

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.073g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground beef
Ground beef 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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.