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.
- The glycemic index of shiitake is lower.
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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +253.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +95% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +323.5% |
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 | +214.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +294.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1086.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +98% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +276.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.974mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.38mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.178mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.123mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.069mg | 11% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 2.561mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 25.58g | 6% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 86mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 39mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.106mg | 4% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 123kcal | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 1.6g | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.71mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 2% | |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.369g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Folate | 13µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 2.74g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 103mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 23.98g | N/A |
| Calcium | 2mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 0.24g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 5.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | N/A |
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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
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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