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Shiitake vs. Soft serve — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shiitake and soft serve

  • Shiitake is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, manganese, and fiber, yet soft serve is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B3 for shiitake is 24% higher.
  • Shiitake contains 46 times more manganese than soft serve. Shiitake contains 0.23mg of manganese, while soft serve contains 0.005mg.
  • Shiitake has a lower glycemic index than soft serve.

Food types used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate.

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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 8.6% 39% 16% 7.9% 10% 14% 50% 8% 0.65% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.8%
Contains more IronIron +95.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +373.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +98.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +90%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6450%
~equal in Phosphorus ~116mg

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 2.7% 54% 12% 11% 12% 42% 1.8% 30% 11% 63% 2.3% 6.8% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3981.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +510.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +226.7%

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
4% 13% 22% 60%
Protein: 4.1 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 22.2 g
Water: 59.8 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +50.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83%
Contains more FatsFats +2553.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +227%
Contains more OtherOther +21.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Soft serve DV% diff.
Saturated fat 7.46g 34%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.095mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0.5µg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.506mg 20%
Fats 0.49g 13g 19%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.048mg 19%
Vitamin A 162µg 18%
Calcium 2mg 131mg 13%
Copper 0.142mg 0.03mg 12%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.005mg 10%
Calories 34kcal 222kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.49g 9%
Fiber 2.5g 0.7g 7%
Choline 26mg 5%
Selenium 5.7µg 3µg 5%
Zinc 1.03mg 0.52mg 5%
Carbs 6.79g 22.2g 5%
Vitamin E 0.61mg 4%
Protein 2.24g 4.1g 4%
Potassium 304mg 177mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.049mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.182mg 3%
Iron 0.41mg 0.21mg 3%
Sodium 9mg 61mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.7µg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 12mg 2%
Phosphorus 112mg 116mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Folate 13µg 9µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 1%
Vitamin D 18IU 29IU 1%
Caffeine 2mg 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 21.5g N/A
Sugar 2.38g 21.16g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.169mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.215mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0.353mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.296mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.091mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.176mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.241mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.099mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Soft serve
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
20%
Soft serve
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
17%
Soft serve

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Soft serve
Soft serve is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Soft serve - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173465/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.