Parsley vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between parsley and shiitake
- Parsley is higher in iron, folate, calcium, and potassium, yet shiitake is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B2, and phosphorus.
- Parsley covers your daily iron needs 72% more than shiitake.
- Parsley contains 69 times more calcium than shiitake. While parsley contains 138mg of calcium, shiitake contains only 2mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Parsley, fresh 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 | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1412.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +43.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5600% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +473.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1069.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +195.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +197.3% |
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Carbs
~6.79g
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Water
~89.74g
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 | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1640µg | 1367% | |
| Vitamin C | 133mg | 148% | |
| Iron | 6.2mg | 0.41mg | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 421µg | 47% | |
| Folate | 152µg | 13µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.4mg | 1.5mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.293mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.313mg | 3.877mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 2mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 5.7µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.098mg | 0.217mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 112mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 304mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 20mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.086mg | 0.015mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.75mg | 5% | |
| Manganese | 0.16mg | 0.23mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 2.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.132g | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.97g | 2.24g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.124g | 1% | |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.142mg | 1% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 34kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.79g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Carbs | 6.33g | 6.79g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.03g | 4.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.85g | 2.38g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.07mg | 1.03mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.118mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.204mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.181mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.042mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.145mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.172mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.061mg | 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
379%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.132g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.