Shiitake vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shiitake and tomato sauce
- Shiitake is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, selenium, zinc, and manganese, yet tomato sauce is higher in iron.
- Shiitake covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 24% more than tomato sauce.
- Shiitake contains 10 times more selenium than tomato sauce. While shiitake contains 5.7µg of selenium, tomato sauce contains only 0.6µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.
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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 | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +368.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +314.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +103.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +850% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +600% |
| Contains more IronIron | +134.1% |
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 | +233.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +291.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +385.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +199% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
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:
1.2 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.31 g
Water:
91.28 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +86.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +158.1% |
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Water
~91.28g
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.07 g
Glucose:
1.82 g
Fructose:
1.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +30.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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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 | 0.309mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 0.991mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.098mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.065mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 27mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.44mg | 10% | |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 0.6µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.96mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.22mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.113mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 1.5g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.115mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 2.24g | 1.2g | 2% |
| Choline | 9.9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0g | 1.67g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.121g | 1% | |
| Folate | 13µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 24kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 5.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 3.81g | N/A |
| Potassium | 304mg | 297mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 3.56g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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 - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.