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Shiitake vs. Limburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between shiitake and Limburger

  • Shiitake has more vitamin B3, vitamin B6, copper, and fiber; however, Limburger has more calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, and folate.
  • Limburger's daily need coverage for calcium is 50% more.
  • Shiitake is lower in sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Cheese, limburger.

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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 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +137.5%
Contains more IronIron +215.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +576.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +505.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +24750%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +154.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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 0% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +240.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +131.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +346.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1285.7%
Contains more WaterWater +85.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +795.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5461.2%
Contains more OtherOther +412.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Limburger DV% diff.
Saturated fat 16.746g 76%
Calcium 2mg 497mg 50%
Vitamin B12 1.04µg 43%
Fats 0.49g 27.25g 41%
Phosphorus 112mg 393mg 40%
Vitamin A 340µg 38%
Protein 2.24g 20.05g 36%
Sodium 9mg 800mg 34%
Cholesterol 90mg 30%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.158mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.606g 22%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.503mg 22%
Selenium 5.7µg 14.5µg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.086mg 16%
Calories 34kcal 327kcal 15%
Copper 0.142mg 0.021mg 13%
Folate 13µg 58µg 11%
Zinc 1.03mg 2.1mg 10%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.038mg 8%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 1.177mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.08mg 5%
Potassium 304mg 128mg 5%
Iron 0.41mg 0.13mg 4%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.495g 3%
Carbs 6.79g 0.49g 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.5µg 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 0.49g N/A
Vitamin D 18IU 20IU 0%
Magnesium 20mg 21mg 0%
Sugar 2.38g 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Limburger
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
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 791mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.746g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Limburger
Limburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Limburger
Limburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.