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Tomato vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Tomato and Shiitake?

  • The amount of Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, Fiber, and Manganese in Shiitake is higher than in Tomato.
  • Shiitake's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 28% more.

We used Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average and Mushrooms, shiitake, raw types 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.
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Iron +51.9%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +28.3%
Contains more Zinc +505.9%
Contains more Copper +140.7%
Contains more Manganese +101.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 16% 15% 48% 27% 2% 29% 48% 30% 32%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Iron +51.9%
Contains more Magnesium +81.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +28.3%
Contains more Zinc +505.9%
Contains more Copper +140.7%
Contains more Manganese +101.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Tomato
7
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1042.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +552.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1585.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 12% 0% 4% 51% 73% 90% 68% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +146.7%
Contains more Folate +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1042.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +552.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1585.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +154.5%
Contains more Fats +145%
Contains more Carbs +74.6%
Contains more Other +45.1%
Equal in Water - 89.74
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 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 Protein +154.5%
Contains more Fats +145%
Contains more Carbs +74.6%
Contains more Other +45.1%
Equal in Water - 89.74

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +90.4%
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 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 Fructose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +90.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato Shiitake Opinion
Net carbs 2.69g 4.29g Shiitake
Protein 0.88g 2.24g Shiitake
Fats 0.2g 0.49g Shiitake
Carbs 3.89g 6.79g Shiitake
Calories 18kcal 34kcal Shiitake
Fructose 1.37g 0g Tomato
Sugar 2.63g 2.38g Shiitake
Fiber 1.2g 2.5g Shiitake
Calcium 10mg 2mg Tomato
Iron 0.27mg 0.41mg Shiitake
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Shiitake
Phosphorus 24mg 112mg Shiitake
Potassium 237mg 304mg Shiitake
Sodium 5mg 9mg Tomato
Zinc 0.17mg 1.03mg Shiitake
Copper 0.059mg 0.142mg Shiitake
Manganese 0.114mg 0.23mg Shiitake
Selenium 0µg 5.7µg Shiitake
Vitamin A 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU Shiitake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Shiitake
Vitamin C 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.015mg Tomato
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.217mg Shiitake
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 3.877mg Shiitake
Vitamin B5 0.089mg 1.5mg Shiitake
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.293mg Shiitake
Folate 15µg 13µg Tomato
Vitamin K 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.011mg Shiitake
Threonine 0.027mg 0.134mg Shiitake
Isoleucine 0.018mg 0.111mg Shiitake
Leucine 0.025mg 0.189mg Shiitake
Lysine 0.027mg 0.134mg Shiitake
Methionine 0.006mg 0.033mg Shiitake
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.111mg Shiitake
Valine 0.018mg 0.145mg Shiitake
Histidine 0.014mg 0.056mg Shiitake
Saturated Fat 0.028g Shiitake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g Tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g Tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tomato Shiitake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Tomato
25%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Tomato
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shiitake
Shiitake is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.