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Brazil nut vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Brazil nut and Shiitake?

  • Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Zinc, and Iron, while Shiitake is higher in Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Brazil nut's daily need coverage for Selenium is 3475% higher.
  • Shiitake has 41 times less Vitamin B1 than Brazil nut. Brazil nut has 0.617mg of Vitamin B1, while Shiitake has 0.015mg.

We used Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw types in this comparison.

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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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1780%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +7900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.8%
Contains more IronIron +492.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1127.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +294.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +547.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +431.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33531.6%

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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
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% 12% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4013.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +69.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +520%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1214.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +715.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 2.24 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 6.79 g
Water: 89.74 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +539.3%
Contains more FatsFats +13593.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.9%
Contains more OtherOther +362.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2524%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.38 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brazil nut Shiitake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Shiitake Opinion
Calories 659kcal 34kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 2.24g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 0.49g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 4.24g 4.29g Shiitake
Carbs 11.74g 6.79g Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Shiitake
Magnesium 376mg 20mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 2mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 304mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 0.41mg Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 2.38g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 2.5g Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.142mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 1.03mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 112mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 9mg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Shiitake
Manganese 1.223mg 0.23mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 5.7µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.015mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.217mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 3.877mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Folate 22µg 13µg Brazil nut
Choline 28.8mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.011mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.134mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.111mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.189mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.134mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.033mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.111mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.145mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.056mg Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut Shiitake
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
27%
Brazil nut
24%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.134g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut 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.

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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients
  2. Shiitake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169242/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.