Shiitake vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between shiitake and jerky
- Shiitake has more vitamin B5 and vitamin B3; however, jerky is richer in zinc, iron, phosphorus, folate, vitamin B1, copper, and selenium.
- Jerky covers your daily sodium needs 90% more than shiitake.
- Jerky has 9 times less vitamin B5 than shiitake. Shiitake has 1.5mg of vitamin B5, while jerky has 0.163mg.
- Shiitake contains less sodium.
- Shiitake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shiitake is 32, while the glycemic index of jerky is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +107.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +155% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +96.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1222% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +59.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +687.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +263.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +87.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +123.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +820.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +926.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +930.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +284.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1382.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5124.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +824.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 9mg | 2081mg | 90% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 8.11mg | 64% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 5.42mg | 63% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 33.2g | 62% |
| Saturated fat | 10.85g | 49% | |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 407mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.99µg | 41% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 25.6g | 39% |
| Folate | 13µg | 134µg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.305g | 28% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.163mg | 27% |
| Choline | 109.1mg | 20% | |
| Calories | 34kcal | 410kcal | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 1.732mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.154mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.227mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 10.7µg | 9% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 597mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.179mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.011g | 7% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 51mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.142mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.111mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.49mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 11g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 11IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 9.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 9g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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111%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 2072mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.85g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky 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.