Shiitake vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between shiitake and meatball
- Shiitake has more vitamin B5, selenium, and vitamin B3; however, meatball is richer in vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, iron, folate, and fiber.
- Meatball covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 77% more than shiitake.
- Meatball has 7 times less selenium than shiitake. Shiitake has 5.7µg of selenium, while meatball has 0.8µg.
- Shiitake contains less sodium.
- Shiitake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shiitake is 32, while the glycemic index of meatball is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Meatballs, meatless.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +68.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +612.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1150% |
| Contains more IronIron | +426.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +397.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +74.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +207.1% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +55.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +6153.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +837.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1736.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +440.5% |
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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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.938mg | 77% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 63% | |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.706mg | 63% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 21g | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 344mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 31% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 550mg | 24% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 2.16mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.5mg | 20% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Folate | 13µg | 78µg | 16% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 9g | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 12% | |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 2.5mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 0.8µg | 9% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 197kcal | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 4.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.2mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 1.8mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 5% | |
| Potassium | 304mg | 180mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 8g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 1.25g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.213mg | 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%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 541mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.425g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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