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Shiitake vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shiitake and Hot chocolate

  • Shiitake has more Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Fiber, and Selenium, however, Hot chocolate is higher in Calcium.
  • Shiitake covers your daily need of Vitamin B5 23% more than Hot chocolate.
  • Shiitake has 29 times more Vitamin B3 than Hot chocolate. While Shiitake has 3.877mg of Vitamin B3, Hot chocolate has only 0.133mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 Potassium +54.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Zinc +63.5%
Contains more Copper +37.9%
Contains more Manganese +1669.2%
Contains more Selenium +111.1%
Contains more Calcium +5600%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Equal in Iron - 0.42
Equal in Phosphorus - 105
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 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Potassium +54.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Zinc +63.5%
Contains more Copper +37.9%
Contains more Manganese +1669.2%
Contains more Selenium +111.1%
Contains more Calcium +5600%
Contains more Magnesium +15%
Equal in Iron - 0.42
Equal in Phosphorus - 105

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 B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2815%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +357.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +632.5%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin D +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%
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 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2815%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +357.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +632.5%
Contains more Folate +160%
Contains more Vitamin D +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Fats +377.6%
Contains more Carbs +58.2%
Contains more Other +28.4%
Equal in Water - 82.45
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Fats +377.6%
Contains more Carbs +58.2%
Contains more Other +28.4%
Equal in Water - 82.45

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +23700%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more Glucose +23700%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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 Hot chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 4.29g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 2.24g 3.52g Hot chocolate
Fats 0.49g 2.34g Hot chocolate
Carbs 6.79g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 34kcal 77kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0g 0.01g Hot chocolate
Sugar 2.38g 9.66g Shiitake
Fiber 2.5g 1g Shiitake
Calcium 2mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 0.41mg 0.42mg Hot chocolate
Magnesium 20mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 112mg 105mg Shiitake
Potassium 304mg 197mg Shiitake
Sodium 9mg 44mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.03mg 0.63mg Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg 0.103mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 0.013mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 2.7µg Shiitake
Vitamin A 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.03mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 18IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 0.2mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.182mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.133mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.328mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.04mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg 5µg Shiitake
Vitamin B12 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.134mg 0.095mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.189mg 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.134mg 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.033mg 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.145mg 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.056mg 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 8mg Shiitake
Trans Fat 0g 0.078g Shiitake
Saturated Fat 1.431g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.084g Hot chocolate

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Shiitake Hot chocolate
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
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate 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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients

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

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