Shiitake vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between shiitake and oysters?
- Shiitake is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, oysters is richer in zinc, copper, iron, selenium, manganese, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Oysters's daily need coverage for zinc is 705% more.
- Oysters contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than shiitake. Shiitake contains 0.293mg of Vitamin B6, while oysters contains 0.061mg.
- Oysters has a lower glycemic index (0) than shiitake (32).
We used Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat types in this article.
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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 | +118.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +5700% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2146.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3919% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +7531.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +157% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +593% |
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 | +20.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +235.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +380.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +409.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +598% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +105.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +93.5% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 102kcal |
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| Protein | 2.24g | 11.42g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 3.42g |
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| Net carbs | 4.29g | 5.45g |
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| Carbs | 6.79g | 5.45g |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg |
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| Vitamin D | 18IU | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 35mg |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 116mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 139mg |
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 9.21mg |
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| Sugar | 2.38g | 1.23g |
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| Fiber | 2.5g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 5.707mg |
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| Zinc | 1.03mg | 78.6mg |
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| Starch | 0.9g |
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| Phosphorus | 112mg | 194mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 166mg |
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| Vitamin A | 88IU |
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| Vitamin A | 26µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.7mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.591mg |
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| Selenium | 5.7µg | 39.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 1.85mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.447mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 17.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 14µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.068g |
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| Choline | 130mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.948g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.506g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.056g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.046mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.459mg |
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| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0.716mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.762mg |
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| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.257mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.413mg |
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| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.523mg |
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| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.22mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.271g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.061g |
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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
24%
486%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 157mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
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.