Shiitake vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between shiitake and shortbread
- Shiitake has more vitamin B5, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and potassium; however, shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, and manganese.
- Shortbread covers your daily iron needs 32% more than shiitake.
- Shortbread has 5 times less vitamin B5 than shiitake. Shiitake has 1.5mg of vitamin B5, while shortbread has 0.321mg.
- Shiitake contains less sodium.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shortbread is 64, while the glycemic index of shiitake is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +245.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +550% |
| Contains more IronIron | +626.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70.9% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +18.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +367.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +312.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2253.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +523.1% |
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2392.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +139.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5251% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +839.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.2% |
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:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +561.1% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.326g | 56% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 26.22g | 40% |
| Saturated fat | 8.105g | 37% | |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 2.98mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.353mg | 28% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 514kcal | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.321mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 63.78g | 19% |
| Starch | 40.47g | 17% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.708g | 17% | |
| Folate | 13µg | 81µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.071mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.44mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 353mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 66mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.393mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.314mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.09mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 88mg | 6% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 5.37g | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 1.3g | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.49mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 3.275mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 6.2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.006g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 7.253g | 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%
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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