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Shiitake vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shiitake and Honey

  • Shiitake is richer than Honey in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Copper, Fiber, Selenium, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Shiitake is 29% higher.
  • Shiitake contains 32 times more Vitamin B3 than Honey. Shiitake contains 3.877mg of Vitamin B3, while Honey contains 0.121mg.

Food types used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Honey.

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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.
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Honey
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +2700%
Contains more Potassium +484.6%
Contains more Zinc +368.2%
Contains more Copper +294.4%
Contains more Manganese +187.5%
Contains more Selenium +612.5%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.42
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 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +900%
Contains more Phosphorus +2700%
Contains more Potassium +484.6%
Contains more Zinc +368.2%
Contains more Copper +294.4%
Contains more Manganese +187.5%
Contains more Selenium +612.5%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains less Sodium -55.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.42

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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Honey
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +471.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1120.8%
Contains more Folate +550%
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 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +471.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3104.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1120.8%
Contains more Folate +550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Honey
Contains more Protein +646.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +424.8%
Contains more Other +270%
Contains more Carbs +1113.5%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +646.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +424.8%
Contains more Other +270%
Contains more Carbs +1113.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Honey
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1402.1%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
44% 50% 2% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 35.75 g
Fructose: 40.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.44 g
Galactose: 3.1 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1402.1%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Honey Opinion
Net carbs 4.29g 82.2g Honey
Protein 2.24g 0.3g Shiitake
Fats 0.49g 0g Shiitake
Carbs 6.79g 82.4g Honey
Calories 34kcal 304kcal Honey
Fructose 0g 40.94g Honey
Sugar 2.38g 82.12g Shiitake
Fiber 2.5g 0.2g Shiitake
Calcium 2mg 6mg Honey
Iron 0.41mg 0.42mg Honey
Magnesium 20mg 2mg Shiitake
Phosphorus 112mg 4mg Shiitake
Potassium 304mg 52mg Shiitake
Sodium 9mg 4mg Honey
Zinc 1.03mg 0.22mg Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg 0.036mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 0.08mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 0.8µg Shiitake
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 0.5mg Honey
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0mg Shiitake
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.038mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.121mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.068mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.024mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg 2µg Shiitake
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.004mg Shiitake
Threonine 0.134mg 0.004mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.008mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.189mg 0.01mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.134mg 0.008mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.033mg 0.001mg Shiitake
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.011mg Shiitake
Valine 0.145mg 0.009mg Shiitake
Histidine 0.056mg 0.001mg Shiitake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Honey
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
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 79.74g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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