Shiitake vs. Walnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between shiitake and walnut
- Shiitake has more vitamin B5; however, walnut is higher in copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Walnut covers your daily need for copper, 160% more than shiitake.
- Shiitake has 3 times more vitamin B5 than walnut. While shiitake has 1.5mg of vitamin B5, walnut has only 0.57mg.
- The glycemic index of shiitake is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Nuts, walnuts, english.
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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 SeleniumSelenium | +16.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +690% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +609.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1016.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +208.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1384.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +244.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2173.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +653.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +2104.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +579.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13208.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2875% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 47.174g | 314% | |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 1.586mg | 160% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 3.414mg | 138% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 65.21g | 100% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 158mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 346mg | 33% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 2.91mg | 31% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 654kcal | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 6.126g | 28% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.341mg | 27% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 15.23g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.933g | 22% | |
| Folate | 13µg | 98µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0.57mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 3.09mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.537mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 6.7g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 1.125mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 98mg | 10% |
| Choline | 39.2mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 441mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 13.71g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 4.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 7.01g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 2.61g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.596mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.625mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 1.17mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.236mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.753mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.09g | 0% |
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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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152%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.126g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $3.7)