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Shiitake vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shiitake and Tomato?

  • The amount of Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, Fiber, and Manganese in Shiitake is higher than in Tomato.
  • Shiitake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 28% more.

We used Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average types 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.
Contains more Iron +51.9%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +28.3%
Contains more Zinc +505.9%
Contains more Copper +140.7%
Contains more Manganese +101.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Iron +51.9%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +28.3%
Contains more Zinc +505.9%
Contains more Copper +140.7%
Contains more Manganese +101.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%

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.
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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1042.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +552.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1585.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1042.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +552.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1585.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Folate +15.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +154.5%
Contains more Fats +145%
Contains more Carbs +74.6%
Contains more Other +45.1%
Equal in Water - 94.52
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +154.5%
Contains more Fats +145%
Contains more Carbs +74.6%
Contains more Other +45.1%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +90.4%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +90.4%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 4.29g 2.69g Shiitake
Protein 2.24g 0.88g Shiitake
Fats 0.49g 0.2g Shiitake
Carbs 6.79g 3.89g Shiitake
Calories 34kcal 18kcal Shiitake
Fructose 0g 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 2.38g 2.63g Shiitake
Fiber 2.5g 1.2g Shiitake
Calcium 2mg 10mg Tomato
Iron 0.41mg 0.27mg Shiitake
Magnesium 20mg 11mg Shiitake
Phosphorus 112mg 24mg Shiitake
Potassium 304mg 237mg Shiitake
Sodium 9mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 1.03mg 0.17mg Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg 0.059mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.23mg 0.114mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 0µg Shiitake
Vitamin A 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.037mg Tomato
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.019mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 0.594mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.089mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.08mg Shiitake
Folate 13µg 15µg Tomato
Vitamin K 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.006mg Shiitake
Threonine 0.134mg 0.027mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.018mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.189mg 0.025mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.134mg 0.027mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.033mg 0.006mg Shiitake
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.027mg Shiitake
Valine 0.145mg 0.018mg Shiitake
Histidine 0.056mg 0.014mg Shiitake
Saturated Fat 0.028g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g Tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g Tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Tomato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Shiitake
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.