Shiitake Mushroom vs. Almonds
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Almonds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
almonds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and almonds:
- Both shiitake mushroom and almonds are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, calcium, iron and protein.
- Shiitake mushroom has 68% less carbohydrates than almond.
- Shiitake mushroom has signficantly less saturated fat than almond.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 94% less calories than almond - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and almond has 579 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to almonds per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 21:68:12 and for almonds, 14:14:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Almonds | |
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| Protein | 21% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 14% |
| Fat | 12% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom has 68% less carbohydrates than almond - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shiitake mushroom and almonds are high in dietary fiber. Almond has 400% more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and almonds contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and almond has 4.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Almond is an excellent source of protein and it has 844% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and almond has 21.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shiitake mushroom has signficantly less saturated fat than almond - almond has 3.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both almonds and shiitake mushroom are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Almonds and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - almond has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than almond - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both shiitake mushroom and almonds contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.205 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 1.138 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 3.618 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.137 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 44 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Almond is an excellent source of calcium and it has 133 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
iron
Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 805% more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 141% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or almonds contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 90% less calories than almond - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and almond has 579 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or almonds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than almond - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and almond has 21.6g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or almonds contain more calcium?
Almond is a rich source of calcium and it has 133 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond has 269mg of calcium.
Does shiitake mushroom or almonds contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 810% more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and almond has 3.7mg of iron.
Does shiitake mushroom or almonds contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and almonds are high in potassium. Almond has 140% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and almond has 733mg of potassium.