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Provolone vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Provolone and Shiitake

  • Provolone has more Calcium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium, however, Shiitake is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Provolone covers your daily need of Calcium 75% more than Shiitake.
  • Provolone has 97 times more Sodium than Shiitake. While Provolone has 876mg of Sodium, Shiitake has only 9mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cheese, provolone 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 Calcium +37700%
Contains more Iron +26.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +342.9%
Contains more Zinc +213.6%
Contains more Selenium +154.4%
Contains more Potassium +120.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +446.2%
Contains more Manganese +2200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +37700%
Contains more Iron +26.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Phosphorus +342.9%
Contains more Zinc +213.6%
Contains more Selenium +154.4%
Contains more Potassium +120.3%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Copper +446.2%
Contains more Manganese +2200%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2385.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +301.4%
Contains more Folate +30%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2385.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +301.4%
Contains more Folate +30%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1042%
Contains more Fats +5332.7%
Contains more Other +536.5%
Contains more Carbs +217.3%
Contains more Water +119.1%
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 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 Protein +1042%
Contains more Fats +5332.7%
Contains more Other +536.5%
Contains more Carbs +217.3%
Contains more Water +119.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 2.14g 4.29g Shiitake
Protein 25.58g 2.24g Provolone
Fats 26.62g 0.49g Provolone
Carbs 2.14g 6.79g Shiitake
Calories 351kcal 34kcal Provolone
Sugar 0.56g 2.38g Provolone
Fiber 0g 2.5g Shiitake
Calcium 756mg 2mg Provolone
Iron 0.52mg 0.41mg Provolone
Magnesium 28mg 20mg Provolone
Phosphorus 496mg 112mg Provolone
Potassium 138mg 304mg Shiitake
Sodium 876mg 9mg Shiitake
Zinc 3.23mg 1.03mg Provolone
Copper 0.026mg 0.142mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.01mg 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 14.5µg 5.7µg Provolone
Vitamin A 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 20IU 18IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.4µg Provolone
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.015mg Provolone
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.217mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 3.877mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Folate 10µg 13µg Shiitake
Vitamin B12 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 2.2µg Provolone
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.011mg Provolone
Threonine 0.982mg 0.134mg Provolone
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.111mg Provolone
Leucine 2.297mg 0.189mg Provolone
Lysine 2.646mg 0.134mg Provolone
Methionine 0.686mg 0.033mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.111mg Provolone
Valine 1.64mg 0.145mg Provolone
Histidine 1.115mg 0.056mg Provolone
Cholesterol 69mg Shiitake
Saturated Fat 17.078g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.393g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Provolone Shiitake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Provolone
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 867mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.078g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Provolone
Provolone is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.