Shallot vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between shallot and shiitake
- Shallot is higher in iron and folate, yet shiitake is higher in vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, selenium, phosphorus, copper, and zinc.
- Shiitake covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 24% more than shallot.
- Shallot contains 19 times more calcium than shiitake. While shallot contains 37mg of calcium, shiitake contains only 2mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Shallots, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +1750% |
| Contains more IronIron | +192.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +61.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +157.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +86.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +375% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +161.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +985% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1838.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +417.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +147.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +390% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.5% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.29mg | 1.5mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 3.877mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.217mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.41mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% | |
| Selenium | 1.2µg | 5.7µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 60mg | 112mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 1.03mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.088mg | 0.142mg | 6% |
| Folate | 34µg | 13µg | 5% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.345mg | 0.293mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06mg | 0.015mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.292mg | 0.23mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.2g | 2.5g | 3% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 6.79g | 3% |
| Choline | 11.3mg | 2% | |
| Calories | 72kcal | 34kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU | 2% |
| Protein | 2.5g | 2.24g | 1% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 304mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.49g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.6g | 4.29g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.87g | 2.38g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.028mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.098mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.106mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.149mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.125mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.043mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shallot 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.