Shiitake Mushroom vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and carrots:
- Both shiitake mushroom and carrots are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Carrot has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Carrot has signficantly more calcium than shiitake mushroom.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shiitake mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to carrots per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 23:68:10 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Carrots | |
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| Protein | 23% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 87% |
| Fat | 10% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shiitake mushroom and carrots 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 carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Shiitake mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than carrot - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrot has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both shiitake mushroom and carrots contain significant amounts of folate.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Carrot has signficantly more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Shiitake mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and carrots are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to shiitake mushroom for potassium - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Shiitake mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or carrots contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and carrots are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to shiitake mushroom for potassium - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.