Shiitake vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shiitake and waffle
- Shiitake is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet waffle is higher in selenium, calcium, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and vitamin B2.
- Waffle covers your daily selenium needs 74% more than shiitake.
- Shiitake contains 5 times more vitamin B6 than waffle. While shiitake contains 0.293mg of vitamin B6, waffle contains only 0.056mg.
- The amount of sodium in shiitake is lower.
- The glycemic index of shiitake is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +91.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +129% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +51.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +463.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +15.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +710.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +209.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +423.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1653.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +253.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +113.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +252.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2777.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +384.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +318.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 5.7µg | 46.2µg | 74% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 6.785g | 45% | |
| Calcium | 2mg | 255mg | 25% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 2.31mg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 69mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 511mg | 22% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 14.1g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.263mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.485mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.056mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 2.866g | 13% | |
| Calories | 34kcal | 291kcal | 13% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 7.9g | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 2.073mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 190mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.347mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.25µg | 10% | |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 32.9g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.062mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.521g | 9% | |
| Folate | 13µg | 46µg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 65µg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 304mg | 159mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.68mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.265mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 32.9g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.38g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.289mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.362mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.384mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.006g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 502mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.866g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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