Nutmeg vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between nutmeg and shiitake
- Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, calcium, folate, and phosphorus; however, shiitake is higher in vitamin B3.
- Nutmeg covers your daily need for manganese, 116% more than shiitake.
- Nutmeg has 92 times more calcium than shiitake. While nutmeg has 184mg of calcium, shiitake has only 2mg.
- The glycemic index of shiitake is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, nutmeg, ground and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw.
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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 | +815% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +9100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +641.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +623.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1160.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +256.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2206.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +484.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +280.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +198.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +160.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7310.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +625.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +214.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1340.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 118% | |
| Manganese | 2.9mg | 0.23mg | 116% |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.142mg | 98% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 2.5g | 73% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 0.49g | 55% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 20mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 0.41mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.5mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.015mg | 28% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 34kcal | 25% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 2mg | 18% |
| Folate | 76µg | 13µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 3.877mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 6.79g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 112mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.217mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 1.03mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.293mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 8% | |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 5.7µg | 7% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 2.24g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 2% | |
| Potassium | 350mg | 304mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 4.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | 2.38g | N/A |
| Sodium | 16mg | 9mg | 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
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Comparison summary
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 - 0.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.94g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $4.7)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
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.