Flax vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Flax and Shiitake different?
- Flax is higher than Shiitake in Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Selenium, Zinc, and Calcium.
- Flax covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 136% more than Shiitake.
- Flax contains 128 times more Calcium than Shiitake. Flax contains 255mg of Calcium, while Shiitake contains 2mg.
Seeds, flaxseed and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw types were used in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+12650%
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Iron
+1297.6%
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Magnesium
+1860%
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Phosphorus
+473.2%
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Potassium
+167.4%
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Zinc
+321.4%
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Copper
+759.2%
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Manganese
+979.1%
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Selenium
+345.6%
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Sodium
-70%
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Calcium
+12650%
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Iron
+1297.6%
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Magnesium
+1860%
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Phosphorus
+473.2%
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Potassium
+167.4%
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Zinc
+321.4%
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Copper
+759.2%
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Manganese
+979.1%
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Selenium
+345.6%
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-70%
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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Vitamin B1
+10860%
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Vitamin B6
+61.4%
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Folate
+569.2%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+34.8%
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Vitamin B3
+25.9%
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Vitamin B5
+52.3%
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Vitamin B1
+10860%
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Vitamin B6
+61.4%
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Folate
+569.2%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+34.8%
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Vitamin B3
+25.9%
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Vitamin B5
+52.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+716.5%
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Fats
+8504.1%
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Carbs
+325.3%
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+401.4%
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Water
+1189.4%
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+716.5%
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+8504.1%
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+325.3%
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+401.4%
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+1189.4%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+495%
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Glucose
+495%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 1.58g | 4.29g |
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| Protein | 18.29g | 2.24g |
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| Fats | 42.16g | 0.49g |
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| Carbs | 28.88g | 6.79g |
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| Calories | 534kcal | 34kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.55g | 2.38g |
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| Fiber | 27.3g | 2.5g |
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| Calcium | 255mg | 2mg |
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| Iron | 5.73mg | 0.41mg |
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| Magnesium | 392mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 642mg | 112mg |
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| Potassium | 813mg | 304mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 9mg |
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| Zinc | 4.34mg | 1.03mg |
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| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.142mg |
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| Manganese | 2.482mg | 0.23mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 5.7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.015mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.217mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 3.877mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 1.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.293mg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 13µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.134mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.111mg |
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| Leucine | 1.235mg | 0.189mg |
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| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0.134mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.033mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0.111mg |
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| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.145mg |
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| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.056mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.663g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.527g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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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
63%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
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 - 3.663g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flax is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flax is relatively richer in vitamins