Shiitake vs. Orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are shiitake and oranges different?
- Shiitake is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, copper, selenium, manganese, and zinc, while oranges are higher in vitamin B1.
- Shiitake covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 25% more than oranges.
- Shiitake contains 15 times more zinc than oranges. Shiitake contains 1.03mg of zinc, while oranges contain 0.07mg.
- Oranges have a higher glycemic index (45) than shiitake (32).
Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68% |
| Contains more IronIron | +310% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +215.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1371.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +700% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +820% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1040% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
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 | +442.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1274.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +388.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +480% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +130.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +138.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +308.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +73% |
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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 C | 53.2mg | 59% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.25mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 0.282mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.06mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.04mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 14mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.045mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.025mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 0.5µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.087mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 181mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 40mg | 4% |
| Folate | 13µg | 30µg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 0.94g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 11.75g | 2% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 47kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.12g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 9.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 9.35g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 2.4g | 0% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.015g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
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%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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.