Shiitake vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between shiitake and mussels
- Shiitake has more vitamin B6; however, mussels is higher in manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, and zinc.
- Mussels covers your daily need for manganese, 286% more than shiitake.
- Shiitake has 3 times more vitamin B6 than mussels. While shiitake has 0.293mg of vitamin B6, mussels has only 0.1mg.
- Shiitake has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of mussels is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat.
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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 | +13.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1550% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1539% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +159.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +154.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2856.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1471.9% |
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 | +29.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +193% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +484.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +46.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +962.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +814.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +329.7% |
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Carbs
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 24µg | 1000% | |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 6.8mg | 286% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 89.6µg | 153% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 6.72mg | 79% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 23.8g | 43% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 285mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.3mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.42mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 369mg | 16% |
| Folate | 13µg | 76µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.1mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13.6mg | 15% | |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 2.67mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.95mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 91µg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 0g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 8% | |
| Calories | 34kcal | 172kcal | 7% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 4.48g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 3mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 2mg | 33mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 2% | |
| Potassium | 304mg | 268mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.149mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 7.39g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | N/A |
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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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265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels 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.