Shiitake Mushroom vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and broccoli:
- Both shiitake mushroom and broccoli are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Broccoli has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and calcium.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shiitake mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is lighter in protein and similar to broccoli for carbs and fat. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 23:68:10 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 65% |
| Fat | 10% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shiitake mushroom and broccoli are high in dietary fiber. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to shiitake mushroom for dietary fiber - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Shiitake mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than broccoli - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both shiitake mushroom and broccoli contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Shiitake mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of iron - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and broccoli are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to shiitake mushroom for potassium - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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 Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Shiitake mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or broccoli contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and broccoli are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to shiitake mushroom for potassium - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.