Shiitake vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between shiitake and salsa?
- Shiitake is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B6, selenium, zinc, and copper, while salsa is higher in iron.
- Salsa's daily need coverage for iron is 23% higher.
- Salsa has 14 times less selenium than shiitake. Shiitake has 5.7µg of selenium, while salsa has 0.4µg.
- Shiitake is lower in sodium.
We used Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and USDA Commodity, salsa types in this comparison.
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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 | +25% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +505.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +273.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1325% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +446.3% |
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 | +623.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +259% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +145% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +116.2% |
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Water
~89.7g
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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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| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 2.24mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 430mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 1.08mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.03mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 30mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.149mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 0.4µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 10% | |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.096mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 1.4g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 28µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Folate | 13µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 304mg | 270mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.107g | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.24g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 36kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 7g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 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
23%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.