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.
| 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% |
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 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +526.3% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 - 0.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.838g)
Which food is cheaper?
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.