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Shiitake vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between shiitake and pepperoni

  • Shiitake is higher in vitamin B5 and fiber, yet pepperoni is higher in selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Pepperoni covers your daily sodium needs 68% more than shiitake.
  • The amount of sodium in shiitake is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more CopperCopper +56%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +850%
Contains more IronIron +224.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +367%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +408.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Potassium ~274mg

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%
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% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +160%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +225%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1706.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +475.4%
Contains more WaterWater +214.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +759.4%
Contains more FatsFats +9344.9%
Contains more OtherOther +540.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 17.708g 80%
Fats 0.49g 46.28g 70%
Sodium 9mg 1582mg 68%
Vitamin B12 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 20.77g 52%
Selenium 5.7µg 29µg 42%
Manganese 0.23mg 1.074mg 37%
Protein 2.24g 19.25g 34%
Cholesterol 97mg 32%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.458g 30%
Calories 34kcal 504kcal 24%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.271mg 21%
Zinc 1.03mg 2.44mg 13%
Iron 0.41mg 1.33mg 12%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.93mg 11%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Choline 51.2mg 9%
Phosphorus 112mg 158mg 7%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 4.987mg 7%
Copper 0.142mg 0.091mg 6%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 1.3µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.362mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin D 18IU 52IU 4%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.257mg 3%
Calcium 2mg 19mg 2%
Carbs 6.79g 1.18g 2%
Folate 13µg 5µg 2%
Potassium 304mg 274mg 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 1.18g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 2.38g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Pepperoni
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
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 1573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.708g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.