Shiitake vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Shiitake and Turkey meat
- Shiitake is richer in Vitamin B5, Fiber, Manganese, and Copper, yet Turkey meat is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Turkey meat is 44% higher.
Food types used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.
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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.
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Potassium
+27.2%
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Sodium
-91.3%
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Copper
+52.7%
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Manganese
+1542.9%
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Calcium
+600%
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Iron
+165.9%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+99.1%
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Zinc
+140.8%
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Selenium
+422.8%
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Potassium
+27.2%
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Sodium
-91.3%
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Copper
+52.7%
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Manganese
+1542.9%
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Calcium
+600%
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Iron
+165.9%
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Magnesium
+50%
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Phosphorus
+99.1%
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Zinc
+140.8%
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Selenium
+422.8%
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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Vitamin B5
+58.2%
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Folate
+44.4%
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Vitamin B1
+200%
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Vitamin B2
+29.5%
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Vitamin B3
+146.9%
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Vitamin B6
+110.2%
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Vitamin B5
+58.2%
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Folate
+44.4%
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Vitamin B1
+200%
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Vitamin B2
+29.5%
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Vitamin B3
+146.9%
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Vitamin B6
+110.2%
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+11216.7%
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Water
+41.3%
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Other
+54.2%
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Protein
+1174.6%
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Fats
+1408.2%
Protein:
2.24 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
6.79 g
Water:
89.74 g
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0.74 g
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
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0.48 g
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Carbs
+11216.7%
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+41.3%
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+54.2%
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Protein
+1174.6%
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Fats
+1408.2%
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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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 4.29g | 0.06g |
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Protein | 2.24g | 28.55g |
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Fats | 0.49g | 7.39g |
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Carbs | 6.79g | 0.06g |
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Calories | 34kcal | 189kcal |
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Sugar | 2.38g | 0g |
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Fiber | 2.5g | 0g |
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Calcium | 2mg | 14mg |
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Iron | 0.41mg | 1.09mg |
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Magnesium | 20mg | 30mg |
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Phosphorus | 112mg | 223mg |
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Potassium | 304mg | 239mg |
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Sodium | 9mg | 103mg |
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Zinc | 1.03mg | 2.48mg |
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Copper | 0.142mg | 0.093mg |
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Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.014mg |
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Selenium | 5.7µg | 29.8µg |
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Vitamin A | 39IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 12µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.07mg |
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Vitamin D | 18IU | 15IU |
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Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0.4µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.045mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.281mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 9.573mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.948mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.616mg |
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Folate | 13µg | 9µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.291mg |
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Threonine | 0.134mg | 1.004mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.796mg |
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Leucine | 0.189mg | 1.925mg |
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Lysine | 0.134mg | 2.282mg |
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Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.724mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.903mg |
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Valine | 0.145mg | 0.902mg |
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Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.749mg |
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Cholesterol | 109mg |
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Trans Fat | 0g | 0.101g |
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Saturated Fat | 2.155g |
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Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g |
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Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g |
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Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 2.647g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g |
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Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g |
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Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g |
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Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g |
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Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g |
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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
24%

46%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.155g)
Which food is cheaper?

Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)