Ostrich vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between ostrich and shiitake
- Ostrich is richer in selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2, yet shiitake is richer in fiber and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for ostrich is 58% higher.
- Ostrich contains 15 times more vitamin B1 than shiitake. Ostrich contains 0.232mg of vitamin B1, while shiitake contains 0.015mg.
- Ostrich has a lower glycemic index than shiitake.
Food types used in this article are Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked 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 | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +580.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +370.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +124.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +557.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1110.5% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1446.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +13.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1171.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +424.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.1% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.25µg | 260% | |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 5.7µg | 58% |
| Protein | 28.49g | 2.24g | 53% |
| Zinc | 4.85mg | 1.03mg | 35% |
| Iron | 2.79mg | 0.41mg | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.143mg | 3.877mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 251mg | 112mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.545mg | 0.293mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 0.015mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.5g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.23mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 0.217mg | 6% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 34kcal | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 1.5mg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.57g | 0.49g | 3% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 9mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 362mg | 304mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 2% | |
| Carbs | 0g | 6.79g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.142mg | 1% |
| Folate | 15µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.29g | N/A |
| Calcium | 6mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 2.38g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.25mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.354mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.315mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.516mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.796mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.176mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.407mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 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
66%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ostrich is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ostrich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins