Shiitake vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between shiitake and melon
- Melon contains less vitamin B5, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, selenium, copper, zinc, manganese, and fiber than shiitake.
- Shiitake's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 28% higher.
- Melon contains 22 times less phosphorus than shiitake. Shiitake contains 112mg of phosphorus, while melon contains 5mg.
- Shiitake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of shiitake is 32, while the glycemic index of melon is 62.
The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Melons, casaba, 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 | +81.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +67% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +136.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1371.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2140% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +557.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1325% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
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 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1571.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1685.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +62.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +390% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.6% |
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Carbs
~6.58g
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Water
~91.85g
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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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.084mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 0.232mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 5mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.031mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.163mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 0.4µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.06mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.035mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 0.9g | 6% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 182mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 1.11g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 2mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Folate | 13µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 28kcal | 0% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 6.58g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 5.69g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Melon is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (9 mg)
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.