Shiitake vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shiitake and lentil different?
- Shiitake is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2, while lentil is higher in folate, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Lentil covers your daily need for folate, 42% more than shiitake.
- Shiitake contains 4 times more vitamin B3 than lentil. Shiitake contains 3.877mg of vitamin B3, while lentil contains 1.06mg.
Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types were 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +103.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +850% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +712.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +197.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +265.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +135.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1026.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1292.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +28.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +302.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +196.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.2% |
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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| Folate | 13µg | 181µg | 42% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 3.33mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 7.9g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 1.06mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.638mg | 17% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 9.02g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.169mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.251mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.073mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.494mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 180mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.178mg | 9% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 2.8µg | 5% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 116kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 36mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 20.13g | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 1.27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 369mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.254mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil 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.