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Turmeric vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between turmeric and shiitake

  • Turmeric has more manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and calcium, while shiitake has more vitamin B5.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for manganese is 851% higher.
  • Shiitake contains 134 times less iron than turmeric. Turmeric contains 55mg of iron, while shiitake contains 0.41mg.
  • Turmeric has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of turmeric is 0, while the glycemic index of shiitake is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground 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 149% 50% 184% 2063% 433% 123% 128% 3.5% 2583% 34%
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 +940%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +584.2%
Contains more IronIron +13314.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +815.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +336.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +167%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8508.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
~equal in Selenium ~5.7µg

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 2.3% 0% 89% 0% 15% 35% 25% 33% 25% 0% 34% 15% 27%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +44.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +187.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 +332.1%
Contains more FatsFats +563.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +888.8%
Contains more OtherOther +856.8%
Contains more WaterWater +598.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 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 +526.3%
~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.
Turmeric Shiitake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Shiitake DV% diff.
Manganese 19.8mg 0.23mg 851%
Iron 55mg 0.41mg 682%
Copper 1.3mg 0.142mg 129%
Fiber 22.7g 2.5g 81%
Potassium 2080mg 304mg 52%
Magnesium 208mg 20mg 45%
Zinc 4.5mg 1.03mg 32%
Vitamin E 4.43mg 30%
Phosphorus 299mg 112mg 27%
Carbs 67.14g 6.79g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 1.5mg 19%
Calcium 168mg 2mg 17%
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 3.877mg 16%
Protein 9.68g 2.24g 15%
Calories 312kcal 34kcal 14%
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.293mg 14%
Vitamin K 13.4µg 11%
Choline 49.2mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.838g 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.217mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.015mg 4%
Fats 3.25g 0.49g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Folate 20µg 13µg 2%
Fructose 0.45g 0g 1%
Sodium 27mg 9mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.449g 1%
Selenium 6.2µg 5.7µg 1%
Net carbs 44.44g 4.29g N/A
Sugar 3.21g 2.38g N/A
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.33mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.111mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0.189mg 0%
Lysine 0.38mg 0.134mg 0%
Methionine 0.14mg 0.033mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.111mg 0%
Valine 0.66mg 0.145mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
23%
Shiitake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
24%
Shiitake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 - 0.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.