Shiitake vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shiitake and tamale
- Shiitake is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, copper, and potassium, yet tamale is higher in iron.
- Shiitake covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 26% more than tamale.
- Shiitake contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than tamale. While shiitake contains 0.217mg of vitamin B2, tamale contains only 0.08mg.
- 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 Tamales (Navajo).
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +132.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +197.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.7% |
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 | +171.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +631.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +180.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1149% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +166.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1033.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.205mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.54µg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 427mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 1.59mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.143mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 1.22mg | 10% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 6.12g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.063mg | 9% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 6.28g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 7% | |
| Calories | 34kcal | 153kcal | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 304mg | 131mg | 5% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 5% | |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 1.48mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 18.12g | 4% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 29mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 99mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.174mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 3.1g | 2% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Folate | 13µg | 15µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 0.99g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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