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Shiitake vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shiitake and tortilla

  • Shiitake has more vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and zinc, while tortilla has more iron, vitamin B1, folate, selenium, and calcium.
  • Tortilla's daily need coverage for iron is 43% higher.
  • Tortilla contains 9 times less vitamin B5 than shiitake. Shiitake contains 1.5mg of vitamin B5, while tortilla contains 0.17mg.
  • The amount of sodium in shiitake is lower.
  • Shiitake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of shiitake is 32, while the glycemic index of tortilla is 52.

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (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.
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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +221.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3400%
Contains more IronIron +829.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +191.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +782.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +388.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2366.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +653.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~4.125mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more WaterWater +124.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +225%
Contains more FatsFats +93.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +635.5%
Contains more OtherOther +152.7%

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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1486.7%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~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 Tortilla
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Tortilla DV% diff.
Iron 0.41mg 3.81mg 43%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.37mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.17mg 27%
Folate 13µg 98µg 21%
Sodium 9mg 482mg 21%
Selenium 5.7µg 16.6µg 20%
Starch 43.02g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.06mg 18%
Carbs 6.79g 49.94g 14%
Protein 2.24g 7.28g 10%
Calories 34kcal 237kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.114mg 8%
Calcium 2mg 70mg 7%
Zinc 1.03mg 0.32mg 6%
Potassium 304mg 105mg 6%
Phosphorus 112mg 146mg 5%
Copper 0.142mg 0.102mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.391g 3%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 4.125mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 2%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.268mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 2%
Fats 0.49g 0.95g 1%
Saturated fat 0.296g 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 47.54g N/A
Magnesium 20mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 2.38g 2.75g N/A
Fiber 2.5g 2.4g 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.375mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.165mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 473mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.296g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.