Shiitake vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Shiitake and Liver different?
- Liver has more Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Copper, Zinc, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1 than Shiitake.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Liver is 219% higher.
Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +102.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +4270.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +346.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +552.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +30.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1084.2% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1620% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +912% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +117.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +218.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +94.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1153.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +80.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1061.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +798% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 165kcal |
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| Protein | 2.24g | 26.02g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 4.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 23.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.29g | 3.76g |
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| Carbs | 6.79g | 3.76g |
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| Cholesterol | 355mg |
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| Vitamin D | 18IU |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 14mg |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 150mg |
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 17.92mg |
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| Sugar | 2.38g |
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| Fiber | 2.5g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.634mg |
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| Zinc | 1.03mg | 6.72mg |
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| Phosphorus | 112mg | 241mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 49mg |
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| Vitamin A | 17997IU |
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| Vitamin A | 5405µg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.3mg |
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| Selenium | 5.7µg | 67.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.258mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 2.196mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 8.435mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 4.774mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.57mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 18.67µg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 163µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.41g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.63g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.366mg |
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| Threonine | 0.134mg | 1.107mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 1.32mg |
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| Leucine | 0.189mg | 2.319mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg | 2.007mg |
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| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.645mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 1.274mg |
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| Valine | 0.145mg | 1.607mg |
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| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.708mg |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.04g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
24%
366%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
161%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.41g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Liver is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins