Shiitake vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between shiitake and longan
- The amount of vitamin B3, phosphorus, zinc, manganese, vitamin B2, and fiber in shiitake is higher than in longan.
- Shiitake covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 22% more than longan.
- Longan has 21 times less zinc than shiitake. Shiitake has 1.03mg of zinc, while longan has 0.05mg.
- Longan has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of longan is 45, while the glycemic index of shiitake is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Longans, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +215.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1960% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +433.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +342.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +55% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1192.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +71% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +390% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +123% |
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Water
~82.75g
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Other
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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 Saturated fat | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 0.3mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 21mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.05mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.052mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.14mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 1.1g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.169mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 15.14g | 3% |
| Folate | 13µg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 2% | |
| Protein | 2.24g | 1.31g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 60kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 266mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 14.04g | N/A |
| Calcium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.38g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.012mg | 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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11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
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.