Shiitake vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between shiitake and pasta
- Shiitake has more vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, potassium, phosphorus, copper, and vitamin B2; however, pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, and iron.
- Shiitake's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 26% more.
- Shiitake has 13 times more potassium than pasta. Shiitake has 304mg of potassium, while pasta has 24mg.
- Pasta has a higher glycemic index than shiitake.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 | +1166.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +52.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +178% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
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 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +290.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +719.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +761.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1293.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +392.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +138.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +129.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +267.2% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.183mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.034mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 0.992mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.209mg | 16% |
| Folate | 13µg | 64µg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% | |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 1.14mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 63mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 24.93g | 6% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 5.15g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 131kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.093mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.56mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.38g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.224mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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.