Shiitake vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between shiitake and yolk
- Shiitake has more vitamin B3; however, yolk is higher in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin D, folate, vitamin B5, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and calcium.
- Yolk covers your daily need for selenium, 91% more than shiitake.
- Shiitake has 162 times more vitamin B3 than yolk. While shiitake has 3.877mg of vitamin B3, yolk has only 0.024mg.
- The glycemic index of shiitake is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mushrooms, shiitake, raw and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh.
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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 | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +178.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +318.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +565.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +123.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +248.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +882.5% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +16054.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +1250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1073.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +143.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +99.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1023.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +89.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +608% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5316.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1222.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 1085mg | 362% | |
| Choline | 820.2mg | 149% | |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 56µg | 91% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95µg | 81% | |
| Saturated fat | 9.551g | 43% | |
| Vitamin A | 381µg | 42% | |
| Fats | 0.49g | 26.54g | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 112mg | 390mg | 40% |
| Folate | 13µg | 146µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 2.99mg | 30% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.738g | 29% | |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 2.73mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.204g | 28% | |
| Protein | 2.24g | 15.86g | 27% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 218IU | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 5.4µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.217mg | 0.528mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.877mg | 0.024mg | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 2.58mg | 17% | |
| Calories | 34kcal | 322kcal | 14% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 129mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.176mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.03mg | 2.3mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 0g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 0.055mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.142mg | 0.077mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 304mg | 109mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.35mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 5mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 48mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 6.79g | 3.59g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 4.29g | 3.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.38g | 0.56g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.177mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0.866mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 1.399mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 1.217mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0.378mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.111mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.145mg | 0.949mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.114g | N/A |
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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?
Yolk is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.551g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.