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Swiss cheese vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Swiss cheese and shiitake different?

  • Swiss cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc, while shiitake is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, fiber, and manganese.
  • Swiss cheese covers your daily need for calcium, 89% more than shiitake.
  • Swiss cheese contains 5 times more selenium than shiitake. Swiss cheese contains 30µg of selenium, while shiitake contains 5.7µg.

Cheese, swiss 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
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 +65%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44400%
Contains more ZincZinc +324.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +412.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +426.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +322.2%
Contains more IronIron +215.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +202.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +784.6%

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% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +39.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5957.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +324.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +312.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +30%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 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 +1103.6%
Contains more FatsFats +6224.5%
Contains more OtherOther +302.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +371.5%
Contains more WaterWater +138.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swiss cheese Shiitake DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.06µg 128%
Calcium 890mg 2mg 89%
Saturated fat 18.227g 83%
Phosphorus 574mg 112mg 66%
Protein 26.96g 2.24g 49%
Fats 30.99g 0.49g 47%
Selenium 30µg 5.7µg 44%
Vitamin A 288µg 32%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Zinc 4.37mg 1.03mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 3.877mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.353mg 1.5mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 8.046g 20%
Calories 393kcal 34kcal 18%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.293mg 17%
Copper 0.047mg 0.142mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.341g 9%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.23mg 9%
Sodium 187mg 9mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.217mg 7%
Potassium 72mg 304mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Iron 0.13mg 0.41mg 4%
Choline 15.5mg 3%
Magnesium 33mg 20mg 3%
Carbs 1.44g 6.79g 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Folate 10µg 13µg 1%
Net carbs 1.44g 4.29g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.38g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.015mg 0%
Trans fat 0.987g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.401mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 1.038mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.537mg 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 2.959mg 0.189mg 0%
Lysine 2.585mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.784mg 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.662mg 0.111mg 0%
Valine 2.139mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 1.065mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Swiss cheese 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
48%
Swiss cheese
23%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Swiss cheese
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.38g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swiss cheese
Swiss cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 178mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.227g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.