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Shiitake vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between shiitake and veal

  • Shiitake has more fiber, manganese, and vitamin B5, while veal has more vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, and iron.
  • Veal's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 26% higher.
  • The amount of sugar in veal is lower.
  • Veal has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of veal is 0, while the glycemic index of shiitake is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.

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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%
Veal
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 5.1% 30% 37% 34% 106% 93% 11% 4.6% 75%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +557.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.9%
Contains more IronIron +141.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +275.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +140.4%

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.
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%
Veal
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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% 0% 18% 62% 151% 70% 90% 159% 3% 8.3% 52%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~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
Veal
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24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +34.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +988.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1442.9%
Contains more OtherOther +75.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shiitake Veal
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 Veal DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.27µg 53%
Protein 2.24g 24.38g 44%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Zinc 1.03mg 3.87mg 26%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 8.03mg 26%
Choline 95mg 17%
Selenium 5.7µg 13.7µg 15%
Phosphorus 112mg 217mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.04g 14%
Fats 0.49g 7.56g 11%
Fiber 2.5g 0g 10%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.035mg 8%
Calories 34kcal 172kcal 7%
Iron 0.41mg 0.99mg 7%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 1.16mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.84g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 0.39mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.07mg 5%
Copper 0.142mg 0.103mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 0.27mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 4%
Sodium 9mg 83mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Carbs 6.79g 0g 2%
Calcium 2mg 17mg 2%
Magnesium 20mg 24mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Folate 13µg 11µg 1%
Potassium 304mg 337mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Net carbs 4.29g 0g N/A
Sugar 2.38g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.247mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 1.065mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 1.201mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 1.94mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 2.009mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0.984mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 1.347mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.885mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Shiitake Veal
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
23%
Shiitake
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.9)

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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.