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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.
  • The glycemic index of shiitake 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 0.9% 7.6% 21% 35% 19% 44% 0.52% 127% 32%
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 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%
~equal in Phosphorus ~112mg
~equal in Selenium ~5.7µg

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% 3.4% 0% 45% 16% 48% 23% 28% 0% 0.5% 6.8% 5%
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% 6% 3.8% 50% 73% 90% 68% 0% 0% 9.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 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 +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
99%
Starch: 24.79 g
Sucrose: 0.24 g
Glucose: 0 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 +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
~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.
Brown rice Shiitake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Shiitake DV% diff.
Manganese 0.974mg 0.23mg 32%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 1.5mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.015mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.293mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.217mg 11%
Starch 24.79g 10%
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 3.877mg 8%
Carbs 25.58g 6.79g 6%
Potassium 86mg 304mg 6%
Magnesium 39mg 20mg 5%
Copper 0.106mg 0.142mg 4%
Calories 123kcal 34kcal 4%
Fiber 1.6g 2.5g 4%
Zinc 0.71mg 1.03mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 2%
Choline 9.2mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Iron 0.56mg 0.41mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.369g 1%
Saturated fat 0.26g 1%
Fats 0.97g 0.49g 1%
Folate 9µg 13µg 1%
Protein 2.74g 2.24g 1%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1%
Phosphorus 103mg 112mg 1%
Net carbs 23.98g 4.29g N/A
Calcium 3mg 2mg 0%
Sugar 0.24g 2.38g N/A
Sodium 4mg 9mg 0%
Selenium 5.8µg 5.7µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 0.214mg 0.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.058mg 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0.111mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown rice 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
13%
Brown rice
23%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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.
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.

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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.