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Shiitake vs. Portobello — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shiitake and Portobello

  • Shiitake has more Vitamin B6, and Manganese, while Portobello has more Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • Portobello's daily need coverage for Selenium is 29% higher.
  • Portobello contains 3 times less Manganese than Shiitake. Shiitake contains 0.23mg of Manganese, while Portobello contains 0.067mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Mushrooms, portabella, grilled.

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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 9.3% 0.9% 39% 15% 130% 18% 58% 1.4% 8.7% 119%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +243.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +173.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +284.2%
~equal in Iron ~0.4mg

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% 12% 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% 0% 9% 18% 93% 117% 76% 28% 0% 0% 14% 18%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.4%
Contains more FatsFats +18.4%
Contains more OtherOther +40.5%
~equal in Water ~90.66g

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
16% 84%
Starch: 0.43 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~2.26g
~equal in Fructose ~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 Portobello
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Portobello Opinion
Calories 34kcal 29kcal Shiitake
Protein 2.24g 3.28g Portobello
Fats 0.49g 0.58g Portobello
Net carbs 4.29g 2.24g Shiitake
Carbs 6.79g 4.44g Shiitake
Vitamin D 18IU 14IU Shiitake
Magnesium 20mg 13mg Shiitake
Calcium 2mg 3mg Portobello
Potassium 304mg 437mg Portobello
Iron 0.41mg 0.4mg Shiitake
Sugar 2.38g 2.26g Portobello
Fiber 2.5g 2.2g Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg 0.389mg Portobello
Zinc 1.03mg 0.65mg Shiitake
Starch 0.43g Portobello
Phosphorus 112mg 135mg Portobello
Sodium 9mg 11mg Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.3µg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 0.067mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 21.9µg Portobello
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.072mg Portobello
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.403mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 6.255mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 1.262mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.122mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg 19µg Portobello
Choline 32.8mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.064g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Portobello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.232g Portobello
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.045mg Portobello
Threonine 0.134mg 0.125mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.09mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.189mg 0.15mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.134mg 0.11mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.033mg 0.035mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.1mg Shiitake
Valine 0.145mg 0.41mg Portobello
Histidine 0.056mg 0.065mg Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Portobello
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
24%
Shiitake
29%
Portobello
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
40%
Portobello

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Portobello
Portobello is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Portobello
Portobello is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.