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Shiitake vs. Pineapple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shiitake and pineapple

  • Shiitake is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, and potassium, yet pineapple is richer in manganese and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for pineapple is 30% higher.
  • Shiitake contains 57 times more selenium than pineapple. Shiitake contains 5.7µg of selenium, while pineapple contains 0.1µg.
  • Shiitake has a lower glycemic index than pineapple.

Food types used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Pineapple, raw, all varieties.

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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 8.6% 3.9% 9.6% 11% 37% 3.3% 3.4% 0.13% 121% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +178.9%
Contains more IronIron +41.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +758.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1300%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +550%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +303%

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 159% 1% 0.4% 0% 20% 7.4% 9.4% 13% 26% 0% 1.8% 14% 3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +578.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +675.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +604.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +426.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +38.5%
~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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +314.8%
Contains more FatsFats +308.3%
Contains more OtherOther +236.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.2%
~equal in Water ~86g

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
61% 18% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.99 g
Glucose: 1.73 g
Fructose: 2.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +37.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 Pineapple
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Pineapple DV% diff.
Vitamin C 47.8mg 53%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.927mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.213mg 26%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.5mg 21%
Phosphorus 112mg 8mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.112mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.032mg 14%
Selenium 5.7µg 0.1µg 10%
Zinc 1.03mg 0.12mg 8%
Potassium 304mg 109mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.079mg 5%
Fiber 2.5g 1.4g 4%
Copper 0.142mg 0.11mg 4%
Protein 2.24g 0.54g 3%
Fructose 0g 2.12g 3%
Carbs 6.79g 13.12g 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Iron 0.41mg 0.29mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Calories 34kcal 50kcal 1%
Folate 13µg 18µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Fats 0.49g 0.12g 1%
Choline 5.5mg 1%
Calcium 2mg 13mg 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 11.72g N/A
Sugar 2.38g 9.85g N/A
Sodium 9mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.009g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.019mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.019mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0.024mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.012mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.021mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.024mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.01mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Pineapple
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
20%
Pineapple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
20%
Pineapple

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 - 7.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pineapple
Pineapple is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.