Shiitake vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between shiitake and chili pepper?
- Shiitake is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc; however, chili pepper is richer in vitamin B6 and iron.
- Shiitake's daily need coverage for vitamin B5 is 26% more.
- Chili pepper contains 11 times less selenium than shiitake. Shiitake contains 5.7µg of selenium, while chili pepper contains 0.5µg.
- Shiitake has less sugar.
- Shiitake has a lower glycemic index (32) than chili pepper (45).
We used Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, raw types 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 ZincZinc | +296.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1040% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +15% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +151.2% |
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 | +152.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +211.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +646.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +72.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +76.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.24 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
6.79 g
Water:
89.74 g
Other:
0.74 g
Protein:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.2% |
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Water
~88.02g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 143.7mg | 160% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.201mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.506mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 1.244mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 14µg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.086mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 43mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 0.5µg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 1.03mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.26mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.072mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 1.5g | 4% |
| Folate | 13µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.187mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.239g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Choline | 10.9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 1.87g | 1% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 322mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 8.81g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.129mg | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 40kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 7.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 5.3g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.024g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.041mg | 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
23%
58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
18%
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 - 2.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (9 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.