Whey vs. Shiitake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between whey and shiitake
- Whey has less vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, fiber, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium.
- Shiitake's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 24% more.
- Whey has 24 times more calcium than shiitake. Whey has 47mg of calcium, while shiitake has 2mg.
- Whey has a higher glycemic index than shiitake.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Whey, sweet, fluid 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 CalciumCalcium | +2250% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +583.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3450% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +692.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +143.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22900% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +5139.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +291.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +845.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1200% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +163.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.6% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.074mg | 3.877mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.383mg | 1.5mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.293mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.004mg | 0.142mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.28µg | 12% | |
| Manganese | 0.001mg | 0.23mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2.5g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 46mg | 112mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.13mg | 1.03mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 5.7µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.217mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 161mg | 304mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.06mg | 0.41mg | 4% |
| Folate | 1µg | 13µg | 3% |
| Choline | 16mg | 3% | |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.85g | 2.24g | 3% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.015mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 1% | |
| Carbs | 5.14g | 6.79g | 1% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 34kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.36g | 0.49g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Net carbs | 5.14g | 4.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.14g | 2.38g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.047mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.078mg | 0.189mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.068mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.046mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.056mg | 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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shiitake is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shiitake is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shiitake contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shiitake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shiitake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Shiitake is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.