Shiitake vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between shiitake and rice
- Shiitake has more vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and fiber; however, rice is higher in vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and iron.
- Shiitake covers your daily need for vitamin B5, 22% more than rice.
- Shiitake has 17 times more vitamin B2 than rice. While shiitake has 0.217mg of vitamin B2, rice has only 0.013mg.
- The glycemic index of rice is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.
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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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +768.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +105.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more IronIron | +192.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.6% |
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 | +1569.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +162.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +215.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +986.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +346.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +76.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +314.9% |
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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.39mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.013mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.093mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 1.476mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.163mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.472mg | 11% |
| Folate | 13µg | 58µg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 1.2mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 43mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 35mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 0.4g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.069mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 28.17g | 7% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 130kcal | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.49mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 7.5µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 2.69g | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 27.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.077g | 0% | |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.063mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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