Shiitake vs. True morels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shiitake and true morels different?
- Shiitake is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and selenium, while true morels are higher in iron, copper, vitamin D, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc.
- True morels cover your daily need for iron, 147% more than shiitake.
- Shiitake contains 3 times more vitamin B5 than true morels. Shiitake contains 1.5mg of vitamin B5, while true morels contain 0.44mg.
Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Mushrooms, morel, raw types were used 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 less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +159.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2050% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2870.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +340.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +97.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +155.2% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +72.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +240.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +115.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +360% |
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:
3.12 g
Fats:
0.57 g
Carbs:
5.1 g
Water:
89.61 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +39.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +116.2% |
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose:
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Glucose:
2.38 g
Fructose:
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Lactose:
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Maltose:
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Galactose:
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Sucrose:
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Glucose:
0.6 g
Fructose:
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Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
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| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +296.7% |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 12.18mg | 147% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.625mg | 54% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 5.1µg | 24% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 206IU | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.44mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.587mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.136mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 194mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 2.252mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 2.03mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 2.2µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.069mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 411mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.433g | 3% | |
| Protein | 2.24g | 3.12g | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 2.8g | 1% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 5.1g | 1% |
| Folate | 13µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.205mg | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 31kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.57g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 2.3g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 0.6g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.065g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.052g | 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% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.215g | N/A |
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%
96%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
True morels is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
True morels is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
True morels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.