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Portobello vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Portobello and Shiitake

  • Portobello has more Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, while Shiitake has more Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Portobello's daily need coverage for Selenium is 29% higher.
  • Shiitake contains 3 times less Copper than Portobello. Portobello contains 0.389mg of Copper, while Shiitake contains 0.142mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, portabella, grilled 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 0.9% 39% 15% 130% 18% 58% 1.4% 8.7% 119%
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 CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +173.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +284.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +58.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +243.3%
~equal in Iron ~0.41mg

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 0% 0% 0% 9% 18% 93% 117% 76% 28% 0% 0% 14% 18%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +61.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +46.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 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 +46.4%
Contains more FatsFats +18.4%
Contains more OtherOther +40.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.9%
~equal in Water ~89.74g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 84%
Starch: 0.43 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.26 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 +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Glucose ~2.38g
~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.
Portobello Shiitake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Portobello Shiitake Opinion
Calories 29kcal 34kcal Shiitake
Protein 3.28g 2.24g Portobello
Fats 0.58g 0.49g Portobello
Net carbs 2.24g 4.29g Shiitake
Carbs 4.44g 6.79g Shiitake
Vitamin D 14IU 18IU Shiitake
Magnesium 13mg 20mg Shiitake
Calcium 3mg 2mg Portobello
Potassium 437mg 304mg Portobello
Iron 0.4mg 0.41mg Shiitake
Sugar 2.26g 2.38g Portobello
Fiber 2.2g 2.5g Shiitake
Copper 0.389mg 0.142mg Portobello
Zinc 0.65mg 1.03mg Shiitake
Starch 0.43g Portobello
Phosphorus 135mg 112mg Portobello
Sodium 11mg 9mg Shiitake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0.4µg Shiitake
Manganese 0.067mg 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 21.9µg 5.7µg Portobello
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.015mg Portobello
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.217mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 6.255mg 3.877mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 1.262mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Folate 19µg 13µg Portobello
Choline 32.8mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.064g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Portobello
Polyunsaturated fat 0.232g Portobello
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.011mg Portobello
Threonine 0.125mg 0.134mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.111mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.15mg 0.189mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.11mg 0.134mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.035mg 0.033mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.1mg 0.111mg Shiitake
Valine 0.41mg 0.145mg Portobello
Histidine 0.065mg 0.056mg Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g Portobello

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Portobello 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
29%
Portobello
24%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Portobello
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Portobello
Portobello is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Portobello
Portobello is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.