Shiitake vs. Water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between shiitake and water
- The amount of phosphorus, copper, manganese, fiber, zinc, potassium, and iron in shiitake is higher than in water.
- Shiitake covers your daily phosphorus needs 16% more than water.
- Shiitake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shiitake is 32, while the glycemic index of water is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Beverages, water, tap, well.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +787.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +10200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +640% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.3% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 24% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 23% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 17% | |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.016mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 0g | 10% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.01mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.24g | 0g | 4% |
| Folate | 13µg | 3% | |
| Calories | 34kcal | 0kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 2% | |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 0g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 2mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.38g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 9mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0% |
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
23%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Water contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Water is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shiitake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)