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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.

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.
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Pecan
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +3400%
Contains more Iron +517.1%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +339.8%
Contains more Copper +745.1%
Contains more Manganese +1856.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 95% 87% 119% 37% 0% 124% 400% 587% 21%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +3400%
Contains more Iron +517.1%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.3%
Contains more Potassium +34.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +339.8%
Contains more Copper +745.1%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Pecan
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4300%
Contains more Folate +69.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 28% 0% 4% 166% 30% 22% 52% 49% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4300%
Contains more Folate +69.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pecan
Contains more Water +2449.4%
Contains more Protein +309.4%
Contains more Fats +14587.8%
Contains more Carbs +104.1%
Contains more Other +100%
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
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 Water +2449.4%
Contains more Protein +309.4%
Contains more Fats +14587.8%
Contains more Carbs +104.1%
Contains more Other +100%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Pecan
Contains more Glucose +5850%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Glucose +5850%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 4.29g 4.26g Shiitake
Protein 2.24g 9.17g Pecan
Fats 0.49g 71.97g Pecan
Carbs 6.79g 13.86g Pecan
Calories 34kcal 691kcal Pecan
Starch 0.46g Pecan
Fructose 0g 0.04g Pecan
Sugar 2.38g 3.97g Shiitake
Fiber 2.5g 9.6g Pecan
Calcium 2mg 70mg Pecan
Iron 0.41mg 2.53mg Pecan
Magnesium 20mg 121mg Pecan
Phosphorus 112mg 277mg Pecan
Potassium 304mg 410mg Pecan
Sodium 9mg 0mg Pecan
Zinc 1.03mg 4.53mg Pecan
Copper 0.142mg 1.2mg Pecan
Manganese 0.23mg 4.5mg Pecan
Selenium 5.7µg 3.8µg Shiitake
Vitamin A 56IU Pecan
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Pecan
Vitamin E 1.4mg Pecan
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 1.1mg Pecan
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.66mg Pecan
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.13mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 1.167mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.863mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.21mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg 22µg Pecan
Vitamin K 3.5µg Pecan
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.093mg Pecan
Threonine 0.134mg 0.306mg Pecan
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.336mg Pecan
Leucine 0.189mg 0.598mg Pecan
Lysine 0.134mg 0.287mg Pecan
Methionine 0.033mg 0.183mg Pecan
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.426mg Pecan
Valine 0.145mg 0.411mg Pecan
Histidine 0.056mg 0.262mg Pecan
Saturated Fat 6.18g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 40.801g Pecan
Polyunsaturated fat 21.614g Pecan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Pecan
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Shiitake
31%
Pecan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
149%
Pecan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.59g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
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.