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Maple syrup vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between maple syrup and shiitake

  • Maple syrup has more manganese, vitamin B2, and calcium, while shiitake has more vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, copper, fiber, and selenium.
  • Maple syrup's daily need coverage for manganese is 116% higher.
  • Shiitake contains 51 times less calcium than maple syrup. Maple syrup contains 102mg of calcium, while shiitake contains 2mg.
  • Shiitake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of shiitake is 32, while the glycemic index of maple syrup is 54.

The food types used in this comparison are Syrups, maple 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 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
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 CalciumCalcium +5000%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1164.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.4%
Contains more IronIron +272.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +688.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +850%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg

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% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +340%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +485.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4686.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14550%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 CarbsCarbs +887.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5500%
Contains more FatsFats +716.7%
Contains more WaterWater +177.1%
Contains more OtherOther +57.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +48.8%
~equal in Starch ~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.
Maple syrup Shiitake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Shiitake DV% diff.
Manganese 2.908mg 0.23mg 116%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.217mg 81%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 1.5mg 29%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 3.877mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.293mg 22%
Carbs 67.04g 6.79g 20%
Phosphorus 2mg 112mg 16%
Copper 0.018mg 0.142mg 14%
Calories 260kcal 34kcal 11%
Calcium 102mg 2mg 10%
Fiber 0g 2.5g 10%
Selenium 0.6µg 5.7µg 9%
Protein 0.04g 2.24g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.015mg 4%
Zinc 1.47mg 1.03mg 4%
Iron 0.11mg 0.41mg 4%
Folate 0µg 13µg 3%
Potassium 212mg 304mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Fats 0.06g 0.49g 1%
Fructose 0.52g 0g 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 4.29g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 60.46g 2.38g N/A
Sodium 12mg 9mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.007g 0%
Choline 1.6mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 0.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.111mg 0%
Valine 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup 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
24%
Maple syrup
23%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $2.7)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.