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Shiitake vs. Pretzel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between shiitake and pretzel

  • Shiitake is higher in vitamin B5 and vitamin B6, yet pretzel is higher in iron, folate, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Pretzel covers your daily sodium needs 54% more than shiitake.
  • Shiitake contains 5 times more vitamin B5 than pretzel. While shiitake contains 1.5mg of vitamin B5, pretzel contains only 0.322mg.
  • The amount of sodium in shiitake is lower.
  • The glycemic index of shiitake is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, salted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 0.6% 27% 15% 47% 28% 48% 1.2% 30% 31%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 8.1% 20% 172% 52% 28% 55% 162% 132% 24%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +45%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1250%
Contains more IronIron +1017.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +341.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.156mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.04mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 6% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7% 0% 9.4% 0% 106% 77% 99% 19% 17% 0% 7% 125% 16%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +365.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +295.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2726.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1176.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
10% 3% 80% 3% 4%
Protein: 10.04 g
Fats: 2.93 g
Carbs: 80.39 g
Water: 3.13 g
Other: 3.51 g
Contains more WaterWater +2767.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +348.2%
Contains more FatsFats +498%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1083.9%
Contains more OtherOther +374.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
97%
Starch: 72.58 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.31 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.11 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +244.9%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Pretzel DV% diff.
Sodium 9mg 1240mg 54%
Iron 0.41mg 4.58mg 52%
Folate 13µg 166µg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.424mg 34%
Manganese 0.23mg 1.015mg 34%
Starch 72.58g 30%
Carbs 6.79g 80.39g 25%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.322mg 24%
Calories 34kcal 384kcal 18%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.074mg 17%
Protein 2.24g 10.04g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.291g 9%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 5.27mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.332mg 9%
Choline 29.5mg 5%
Fiber 2.5g 3.4g 4%
Fats 0.49g 2.93g 4%
Calcium 2mg 27mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Selenium 5.7µg 4.4µg 2%
Potassium 304mg 223mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.727g 2%
Magnesium 20mg 29mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin K 2.8µg 2%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 2%
Phosphorus 112mg 128mg 2%
Copper 0.142mg 0.156mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.391g 2%
Net carbs 4.29g 76.99g N/A
Sugar 2.38g 2.21g N/A
Zinc 1.03mg 1.04mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.004g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0.757mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.177mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.52mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.48mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.22mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.31g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Shiitake
37%
Pretzel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
67%
Pretzel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 1231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.391g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzel
Pretzel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pretzel
Pretzel is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pretzel
Pretzel 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. Pretzel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167555/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.