Shiitake vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Shiitake and Brazil nut?
- Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, while Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Zinc, and Iron.
- Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3475% higher.
- Brazil nut has 13 times less Vitamin B3 than Shiitake. Shiitake has 3.877mg of Vitamin B3, while Brazil nut has 0.295mg.
We used Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched types in this comparison.
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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 | +1780% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +116.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +492.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1127.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +294.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +547.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +431.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +33531.6% |
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 | +520% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1214.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +715.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +190.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4013.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +69.2% |
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:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2524% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +539.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13593.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +72.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +362.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.38 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.25 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 659kcal |
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| Protein | 2.24g | 14.32g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 67.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.29g | 4.24g |
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| Carbs | 6.79g | 11.74g |
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| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 376mg |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 160mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 659mg |
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 2.43mg |
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| Sugar | 2.38g | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 2.5g | 7.5g |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 1.743mg |
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| Zinc | 1.03mg | 4.06mg |
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| Starch | 0.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 112mg | 725mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin E | 5.65mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 1.223mg |
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| Selenium | 5.7µg | 1917µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.101mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 22µg |
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| Choline | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 16.134g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 24.399g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.365mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.518mg |
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| Leucine | 0.189mg | 1.19mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 0.033mg | 1.124mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.639mg |
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| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.76mg |
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| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.409mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g |
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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
24%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut 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.