Walnut vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between walnut and shiitake
- Walnut has more copper, manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, shiitake is higher in vitamin B5.
- Walnut covers your daily need for copper, 160% more than shiitake.
- Walnut has 23 times more vitamin B1 than shiitake. While walnut has 0.341mg of vitamin B1, shiitake has only 0.015mg.
- The glycemic index of shiitake is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, walnuts, english 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 | +690% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +609.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1016.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +208.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1384.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.3% |
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 | +2173.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +83.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +653.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +244.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +163.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +579.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13208.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +101.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +140.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +2104.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +2875% |
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 47.174g | 314% | |
| Copper | 1.586mg | 0.142mg | 160% |
| Manganese | 3.414mg | 0.23mg | 138% |
| Fats | 65.21g | 0.49g | 100% |
| Magnesium | 158mg | 20mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 112mg | 33% |
| Iron | 2.91mg | 0.41mg | 31% |
| Calories | 654kcal | 34kcal | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 6.126g | 28% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.341mg | 0.015mg | 27% |
| Protein | 15.23g | 2.24g | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.933g | 22% | |
| Folate | 98µg | 13µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.57mg | 1.5mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 1.03mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.537mg | 0.293mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 2.5g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.125mg | 3.877mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 2mg | 10% |
| Choline | 39.2mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.217mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 441mg | 304mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 13.71g | 6.79g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.4µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU | 2% |
| Selenium | 4.9µg | 5.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 7.01g | 4.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.61g | 2.38g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.596mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.625mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.17mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.236mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.711mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.753mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.391mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.09g | 0g | 0% |
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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 contains less Sodium?
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.126g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $3.7)