Shiitake vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between shiitake and marinara sauce
- Shiitake is richer than marinara sauce in vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B2 for shiitake is 12% higher.
- Shiitake contains 5 times more selenium than marinara sauce. Shiitake contains 5.7µg of selenium, while marinara sauce contains 1.1µg.
- Shiitake contains less sugar.
Food types used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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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 CopperCopper | +75.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +415% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +229.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +67.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +418.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1250% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.2% |
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 | +255.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.24 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
6.79 g
Water:
89.74 g
Other:
0.74 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +202% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124.3% |
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Water
~87.39g
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 |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.4mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin K | 13.9µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.061mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 34mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.173mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 1.1µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.081mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.78mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.137mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 33µg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 2mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.508g | 3% | |
| Choline | 13.7mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 1.48g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 1.41g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.17g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.377g | 1% | |
| Calories | 34kcal | 51kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 8.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 319mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 5.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 3.917mg | 0% |
| Folate | 13µg | 13µg | 0% |
| 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% |
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
23%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marinara sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marinara sauce 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.