Canned Tuna vs. Shiitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Shiitake Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
shiitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and shiitake mushroom:
- Both shiitake mushroom and canned tuna are high in potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
- Shiitake mushroom has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, canned tuna contains more Vitamin B12.
- Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 73% less calories than canned tuna - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to shiitake mushroom per calorie. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for shiitake mushroom, 21:68:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Shiitake Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 78% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 68% |
| Fat | 22% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has less carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 954% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both canned tuna and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Shiitake mushroom has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Canned tuna has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than canned tuna - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Shiitake mushroom has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, canned tuna contains more Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and shiitake mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Canned Tuna | Shiitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 3.877 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.293 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 13 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Canned tuna has 600% more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Canned tuna has 137% more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and canned tuna are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 28% more potassium than canned tuna - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg 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: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 70% less calories than canned tuna - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is shiitake mushroom or canned tuna better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 950% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does shiitake mushroom or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, canned tuna has fewer carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..
Does shiitake mushroom or canned tuna contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and canned tuna are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 30% more potassium than canned tuna - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.