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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.
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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +52.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1542.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +600%
Contains more IronIron +165.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 12% 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% 2.3% 1.4% 12% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +110.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.4µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11216.7%
Contains more WaterWater +41.3%
Contains more OtherOther +54.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1174.6%
Contains more FatsFats +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.
Shiitake Turkey meat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shiitake Turkey meat Opinion
Calories 34kcal 189kcal Turkey meat
Protein 2.24g 28.55g Turkey meat
Fats 0.49g 7.39g Turkey meat
Net carbs 4.29g 0.06g Shiitake
Carbs 6.79g 0.06g Shiitake
Cholesterol 109mg Shiitake
Vitamin D 18IU 15IU Shiitake
Magnesium 20mg 30mg Turkey meat
Calcium 2mg 14mg Turkey meat
Potassium 304mg 239mg Shiitake
Iron 0.41mg 1.09mg Turkey meat
Sugar 2.38g 0g Turkey meat
Fiber 2.5g 0g Shiitake
Copper 0.142mg 0.093mg Shiitake
Zinc 1.03mg 2.48mg Turkey meat
Phosphorus 112mg 223mg Turkey meat
Sodium 9mg 103mg Shiitake
Vitamin A 39IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A 12µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0.4µg
Manganese 0.23mg 0.014mg Shiitake
Selenium 5.7µg 29.8µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.045mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.281mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 9.573mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 0.948mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.616mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B12 1.02µg Turkey meat
Folate 13µg 9µg Shiitake
Trans Fat 0g 0.101g Shiitake
Choline 87.4mg Turkey meat
Saturated Fat 2.155g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.291mg Turkey meat
Threonine 0.134mg 1.004mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0.796mg Turkey meat
Leucine 0.189mg 1.925mg Turkey meat
Lysine 0.134mg 2.282mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.033mg 0.724mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.903mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.145mg 0.902mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.056mg 0.749mg Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Turkey meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Shiitake
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.155g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.