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Shiitake vs. Miso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between shiitake and miso

  • Shiitake has more vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6; however, miso is richer in copper, manganese, iron, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B1.
  • Miso covers your daily sodium needs 162% more than shiitake.
  • Miso has 4 times less vitamin B5 than shiitake. Shiitake has 1.5mg of vitamin B5, while miso has 0.337mg.
  • Shiitake contains less sodium.
  • Miso has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of miso is 61, while the glycemic index of shiitake is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Miso.

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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%
Miso
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 17% 19% 93% 140% 70% 68% 486% 112% 38%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2750%
Contains more IronIron +507.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +195.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +273.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.8%

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%
Miso
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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% 1.3% 0.2% 0% 25% 54% 17% 20% 46% 10% 73% 14% 39%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +327.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +345.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +553.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.233mg

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
Miso
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13% 6% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 12.79 g
Fats: 6.01 g
Carbs: 25.37 g
Water: 43.02 g
Other: 12.81 g
Contains more WaterWater +108.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +471%
Contains more FatsFats +1126.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +273.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1631.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Miso
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97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 6 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.2 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Miso DV% diff.
Sodium 9mg 3728mg 162%
Copper 0.142mg 0.42mg 31%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.859mg 27%
Iron 0.41mg 2.49mg 26%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 24%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.337mg 23%
Protein 2.24g 12.79g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.884g 19%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.906mg 19%
Zinc 1.03mg 2.56mg 14%
Choline 72.2mg 13%
Fiber 2.5g 5.4g 12%
Calories 34kcal 198kcal 8%
Fructose 0g 6g 8%
Fats 0.49g 6.01g 8%
Phosphorus 112mg 159mg 7%
Magnesium 20mg 48mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.199mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.098mg 7%
Calcium 2mg 57mg 6%
Carbs 6.79g 25.37g 6%
Saturated fat 1.025g 5%
Potassium 304mg 210mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.118g 3%
Folate 13µg 19µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Selenium 5.7µg 7µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.233mg 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 19.97g N/A
Sugar 2.38g 6.2g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin A 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.479mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.508mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0.82mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.478mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.129mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.486mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.547mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.243mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Miso
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
23%
Miso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
108%
Miso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 3719mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Miso
Miso is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Miso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172442/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.