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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.
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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~322mg
~equal in Copper ~0.129mg
~equal in Sodium ~9mg

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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
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%
~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
2% 9% 88%
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%
~equal in 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.
Shiitake Chili pepper
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Chili pepper DV% diff.
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Chili pepper
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
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
18%
Chili pepper

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 - 2.92g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
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.

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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.