Brown rice vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Brown rice and Shiitake
- Brown rice is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B1, yet Shiitake is higher in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
- Brown rice covers your daily Manganese needs 32% more than Shiitake.
- Brown rice contains 12 times more Vitamin B1 than Shiitake. While Brown rice contains 0.178mg of Vitamin B1, Shiitake contains only 0.015mg.
- The amount of Sugar in Brown rice is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Rice, brown, long-grain, 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 | +95% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +323.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +253.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.1% |
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 E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1086.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +214.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +294.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +44.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
2.24 g
Fats:
0.49 g
Carbs:
6.79 g
Water:
89.74 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +98% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +276.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +∞% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 123kcal | 34kcal |
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| Protein | 2.74g | 2.24g |
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| Fats | 0.97g | 0.49g |
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| Net carbs | 23.98g | 4.29g |
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| Carbs | 25.58g | 6.79g |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 2mg |
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| Potassium | 86mg | 304mg |
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| Iron | 0.56mg | 0.41mg |
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| Sugar | 0.24g | 2.38g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 2.5g |
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| Copper | 0.106mg | 0.142mg |
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| Zinc | 0.71mg | 1.03mg |
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| Starch | 24.79g |
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| Phosphorus | 103mg | 112mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg |
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| Manganese | 0.974mg | 0.23mg |
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| Selenium | 5.8µg | 5.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.178mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.069mg | 0.217mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.561mg | 3.877mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 1.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.293mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.2µg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 9.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.369g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0.111mg |
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| Leucine | 0.214mg | 0.189mg |
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| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0.033mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.111mg |
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| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.145mg |
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| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0.056mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g |
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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
13%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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