Shiitake vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Shiitake and Brown rice
- Shiitake is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, yet Brown rice is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
- Brown rice covers your daily Manganese needs 32% more than Shiitake.
- Shiitake contains 10 times more Sugar than Brown rice. While Shiitake contains 2.38g of Sugar, Brown rice contains only 0.24g.
Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Rice, brown, long-grain, 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.
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Potassium
+253.5%
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Zinc
+45.1%
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Copper
+34%
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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+36.6%
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Magnesium
+95%
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Sodium
-55.6%
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Manganese
+323.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 103
Equal in Selenium - 5.8
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Potassium
+253.5%
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Zinc
+45.1%
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Copper
+34%
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Calcium
+50%
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Iron
+36.6%
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Magnesium
+95%
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Sodium
-55.6%
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Manganese
+323.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 103
Equal in Selenium - 5.8
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.
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+214.5%
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Vitamin B3
+51.4%
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Vitamin B5
+294.7%
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Vitamin B6
+138.2%
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Folate
+44.4%
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Vitamin B1
+1086.7%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+214.5%
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Vitamin B3
+51.4%
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Vitamin B5
+294.7%
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Vitamin B6
+138.2%
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Folate
+44.4%
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Vitamin B1
+1086.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+27.7%
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Other
+68.2%
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Protein
+22.3%
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Fats
+98%
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Carbs
+276.7%
Protein:
2.24 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
6.79 g
Water:
89.74 g
Other:
0.74 g
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
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Water
+27.7%
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Other
+68.2%
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Protein
+22.3%
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Fats
+98%
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Carbs
+276.7%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
2.38 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 4.29g | 23.98g |
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| Protein | 2.24g | 2.74g |
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| Fats | 0.49g | 0.97g |
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| Carbs | 6.79g | 25.58g |
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| Calories | 34kcal | 123kcal |
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| Starch | 24.79g |
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| Sugar | 2.38g | 0.24g |
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| Fiber | 2.5g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 3mg |
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| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.56mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 39mg |
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| Phosphorus | 112mg | 103mg |
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| Potassium | 304mg | 86mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 4mg |
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| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.71mg |
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| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.106mg |
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.974mg |
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| Selenium | 5.7µg | 5.8µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.178mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.069mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 2.561mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.123mg |
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| Folate | 13µg | 9µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.033mg |
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| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.095mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.109mg |
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| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0.214mg |
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| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.099mg |
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| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.058mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.133mg |
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| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.151mg |
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| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.066mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.369g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g |
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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
25%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
32%
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 - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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