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Shiitake vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between shiitake and yeast

  • Shiitake has less vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, and copper than yeast.
  • Yeast covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 915% more than shiitake.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry.

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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%
Yeast
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 9% 84% 81% 145% 217% 273% 6.7% 41% 43%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +170%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +214.1%
Contains more IronIron +429.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +207%
Contains more ZincZinc +670.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +468.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38.6%

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%
Yeast
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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 1% 0% 0% 0% 2748% 923% 754% 810% 346% 8.8% 1% 1755% 17%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1743.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +936.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +411.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +17900%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg

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
Yeast
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40% 8% 41% 5% 6%
Protein: 40.44 g
Fats: 7.61 g
Carbs: 41.22 g
Water: 5.08 g
Other: 5.65 g
Contains more WaterWater +1666.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1705.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1453.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +507.1%
Contains more OtherOther +663.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shiitake Yeast
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 Yeast DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 10.99mg 915%
Folate 13µg 2340µg 582%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 4mg 291%
Vitamin B5 1.5mg 13.5mg 240%
Vitamin B3 3.877mg 40.2mg 227%
Fiber 2.5g 26.9g 98%
Vitamin B6 0.293mg 1.5mg 93%
Protein 2.24g 40.44g 76%
Phosphorus 112mg 637mg 75%
Zinc 1.03mg 7.94mg 63%
Copper 0.142mg 0.436mg 33%
Iron 0.41mg 2.17mg 22%
Potassium 304mg 955mg 19%
Calories 34kcal 325kcal 15%
Carbs 6.79g 41.22g 11%
Fats 0.49g 7.61g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.309g 11%
Magnesium 20mg 54mg 8%
Choline 32mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.001g 5%
Manganese 0.23mg 0.312mg 4%
Selenium 5.7µg 7.9µg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 3%
Calcium 2mg 30mg 3%
Sodium 9mg 51mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 4.29g 14.32g N/A
Sugar 2.38g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.54mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 1.99mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 1.89mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 2.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 3.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0.59mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 1.75mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 2.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.91mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shiitake Yeast
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
566%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Shiitake
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

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. Yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175043/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.