Tamarind vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tamarind and shiitake
- Tamarind has more vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, fiber, and potassium; however, shiitake is richer in vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, zinc, and selenium.
- Tamarind covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 34% more than shiitake.
- Shiitake has 7 times less iron than tamarind. Tamarind has 2.8mg of iron, while shiitake has 0.41mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tamarinds, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +360% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +582.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +930% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -67.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +338.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2753.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +949% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +343.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +820.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +264.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +185.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.015mg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 0.41mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 1.5mg | 27% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 6.79g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.293mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 20mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 3.877mg | 12% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 34kcal | 10% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 2.5g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 628mg | 304mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 1.03mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 5.7µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.142mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.217mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 2.24g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 28mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.6g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 4.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | 2.38g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 112mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 13µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.111mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 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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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
18%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 - 36.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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