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Shiitake vs. Lemon meringue pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shiitake and lemon meringue pie different?

  • Shiitake is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, copper, phosphorus, and potassium; however, lemon meringue pie is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for shiitake is 26% higher.
  • Shiitake contains 11 times more vitamin B6 than lemon meringue pie. While shiitake contains 0.293mg of vitamin B6, lemon meringue pie contains only 0.027mg.
  • Shiitake has less sodium.
  • Shiitake has a lower glycemic index (32) than lemon meringue pie (59).

Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Pie, lemon meringue, prepared from recipe are the varieties used in this article.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 3.6% 5.7% 38% 14% 7.6% 18% 32% 17% 63%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +367.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +238.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +267.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +79.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more IronIron +143.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +103.5%

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%
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 11% 14% 0% 0% 30% 37% 18% 13% 6.2% 15% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +310.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +600.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +985.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +686.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~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
4% 13% 39% 43%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 12.9 g
Carbs: 39.1 g
Water: 43.3 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +107.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +69.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2532.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +475.8%
Contains more OtherOther +21.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Lemon meringue pie DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.214mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.331g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.027mg 20%
Fats 0.49g 12.9g 19%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.944mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 5.582g 14%
Saturated fat 3.185g 14%
Calories 34kcal 285kcal 13%
Copper 0.142mg 0.042mg 11%
Selenium 5.7µg 11.6µg 11%
Carbs 6.79g 39.1g 11%
Fiber 2.5g 10%
Phosphorus 112mg 42mg 10%
Sodium 9mg 242mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.118mg 9%
Iron 0.41mg 1mg 7%
Potassium 304mg 65mg 7%
Zinc 1.03mg 0.28mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 5%
Vitamin A 43µg 5%
Vitamin C 3.3mg 4%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.128mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.159mg 4%
Protein 2.24g 3.8g 3%
Magnesium 20mg 6mg 3%
Folate 13µg 25µg 3%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Calcium 2mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 39.1g N/A
Sugar 2.38g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.143mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.092mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.194mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.192mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Lemon meringue pie
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
12%
Lemon meringue pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
20%
Lemon meringue pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 233mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.185g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon meringue pie
Lemon meringue pie 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. Lemon meringue pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175018/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.