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Shiitake vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between shiitake and pecan

  • Shiitake has more vitamin B3 and vitamin B5; however, pecan is richer in manganese, copper, vitamin B1, zinc, fiber, iron, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Pecan covers your daily manganese needs 186% more than shiitake.
  • Pecan has 3 times less vitamin B3 than shiitake. Shiitake has 3.877mg of vitamin B3, while pecan has 1.167mg.
  • Shiitake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shiitake is 32, while the glycemic index of pecan is 10.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Nuts, pecans.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
Pecan
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 21% 36% 95% 400% 124% 119% 0% 587% 21%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +505%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.9%
Contains more IronIron +517.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +745.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +339.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1856.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 6% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Pecan
7
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 1% 28% 0% 165% 30% 22% 52% 48% 0% 8.8% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +232.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4300%
Contains more FolateFolate +69.2%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Pecan
4
9% 72% 14% 4%
Protein: 9.17 g
Fats: 71.97 g
Carbs: 13.86 g
Water: 3.52 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +2449.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +309.4%
Contains more FatsFats +14587.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +104.1%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Pecan
3
10% 88%
Starch: 0.46 g
Sucrose: 3.9 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +5850%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shiitake Pecan
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Pecan DV% diff.
Manganese 0.23mg 4.5mg 186%
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g 144%
Copper 0.142mg 1.2mg 118%
Fats 0.49g 71.97g 110%
Monounsaturated fat 40.801g 102%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.66mg 54%
Calories 34kcal 691kcal 33%
Zinc 1.03mg 4.53mg 32%
Fiber 2.5g 9.6g 28%
Saturated fat 6.18g 28%
Iron 0.41mg 2.53mg 27%
Magnesium 20mg 121mg 24%
Phosphorus 112mg 277mg 24%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 1.167mg 17%
Protein 2.24g 9.17g 14%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.863mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.4mg 9%
Calcium 2mg 70mg 7%
Choline 40.5mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.13mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.21mg 6%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Selenium 5.7µg 3.8µg 3%
Potassium 304mg 410mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Carbs 6.79g 13.86g 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Folate 13µg 22µg 2%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 4.26g N/A
Sugar 2.38g 3.97g N/A
Starch 0.46g 0%
Sodium 9mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.093mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.306mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.336mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0.598mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.287mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.183mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.426mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.262mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Pecan
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Shiitake
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.18g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan
Pecan is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan
Pecan 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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/nutrients
  2. Pecan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170182/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.