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Shiitake vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shiitake and Shrimp different?

  • Shiitake is higher in Manganese, however, Shrimp is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Shrimp is 26% higher.
  • Shiitake contains 7 times more Manganese than Shrimp. While Shiitake contains 0.23mg of Manganese, Shrimp contains only 0.033mg.
  • Shiitake has less Sodium.

Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Shiitake
Shiitake
4
:
6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Manganese +597%
Contains more Calcium +3400%
Contains more Iron +24.4%
Contains more Magnesium +95%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.6%
Contains more Zinc +59.2%
Contains more Copper +166.9%
Shiitake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Potassium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Manganese +597%
Contains more Calcium +3400%
Contains more Iron +24.4%
Contains more Magnesium +95%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.6%
Contains more Zinc +59.2%
Contains more Copper +166.9%

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.
Shiitake
Shiitake
7
:
0
Shrimp
Shrimp
Shiitake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shiitake
Shiitake
3
:
2
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +3295%
Contains more Water +20.7%
Contains more Protein +970.5%
Contains more Other +63.5%
Shiitake
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +3295%
Contains more Water +20.7%
Contains more Protein +970.5%
Contains more Other +63.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shiitake Shrimp
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 4.29g 0.2g Shiitake
Protein 2.24g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 0.49g 0.28g Shiitake
Carbs 6.79g 0.2g Shiitake
Calories 34kcal 99kcal Shrimp
Sugar 2.38g Shrimp
Fiber 2.5g Shiitake
Calcium 2mg 70mg Shrimp
Iron 0.41mg 0.51mg Shrimp
Magnesium 20mg 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 112mg 237mg Shrimp
Potassium 304mg 259mg Shiitake
Sodium 9mg 111mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.03mg 1.64mg Shrimp
Copper 0.142mg 0.379mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.23mg 0.033mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg Shiitake
Vitamin D 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin B1 0.015mg Shiitake
Vitamin B2 0.217mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg Shiitake
Tryptophan 0.011mg Shiitake
Threonine 0.134mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.189mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.134mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.033mg Shiitake
Phenylalanine 0.111mg Shiitake
Valine 0.145mg Shiitake
Histidine 0.056mg Shiitake
Cholesterol 189mg Shiitake
Trans Fat 0g 0.002g Shiitake
Saturated Fat 0.056g Shiitake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Shiitake
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $5.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/nutrients
  2. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.