Shiitake vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between shiitake and wheat gluten
- Shiitake has more vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, fiber, and potassium; however, wheat gluten is richer in selenium, iron, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Wheat gluten covers your daily selenium needs 62% more than shiitake.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64, while the glycemic index of shiitake is 32.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Vital wheat gluten.
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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 | +204% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +7000% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1168.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +132.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +596.5% |
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 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
Protein:
2.24 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
6.79 g
Water:
89.74 g
Other:
0.74 g
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +994.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3255.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +277.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 2.24g | 75.16g | 146% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 39.7µg | 62% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 5.2mg | 60% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 0mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 0mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 260mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 370kcal | 17% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 142mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 10% | |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 0.6g | 8% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 100mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.182mg | 4% |
| Folate | 13µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 13.79g | 2% |
| Fats | 0.49g | 1.85g | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.85mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 13.19g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 0g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.