Shiitake Mushroom vs. Cauliflower

Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Cauliflower


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of shiitake mushroom versus cauliflower (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and cauliflower:

  • Both shiitake mushroom and cauliflower are high in potassium.
  • Cauliflower has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
  • Cauliflower is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of shiitake mushroom and cauliflower is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Cauliflower (Cauliflower, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Shiitake mushroom and cauliflower contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and cauliflower has 25 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is similar to cauliflower for protein, carbs and fat. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 22:67:11 and for cauliflower, 25:66:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Shiitake Mushroom Cauliflower
Protein 22% 25%
Carbohydrates 67% 66%
Fat 11% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Shiitake mushroom and cauliflower contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and cauliflower has 5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 25% more dietary fiber than cauliflower - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cauliflower has 2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Shiitake mushroom and cauliflower contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and cauliflower has 1.9g of sugar.

Protein

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Shiitake mushroom and cauliflower contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and cauliflower has 1.9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both cauliflower and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - cauliflower has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Cauliflower is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - cauliflower has 48.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than cauliflower - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cauliflower does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Cauliflower and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cauliflower has 0.08mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Cauliflower has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - cauliflower has 15.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Cauliflower has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both shiitake mushroom and cauliflower contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.

Shiitake Mushroom Cauliflower
Thiamin 0.015 MG 0.05 MG
Riboflavin 0.217 MG 0.06 MG
Niacin 3.877 MG 0.507 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.5 MG 0.667 MG
Vitamin B6 0.293 MG 0.184 MG
Folate 13 UG 57 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cauliflower has 1000% more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and cauliflower has 22mg of calcium.

iron

Shiitake mushroom and cauliflower contain similar amounts of iron - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and cauliflower has 0.42mg of iron.

potassium

Both shiitake mushroom and cauliflower are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to cauliflower for potassium - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and cauliflower has 299mg of potassium.




Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Shiitake Mushroom or Cauliflower .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Cauliflower (Cauliflower, raw) .

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FAQ

Does shiitake mushroom or cauliflower contain more calories in 100 grams?
Shiitake mushroom and cauliflower contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and cauliflower has 25 calories.

Does shiitake mushroom or cauliflower have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom and cauliflower contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and cauliflower has 5g of carbohydrates.

Does shiitake mushroom or cauliflower contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and cauliflower are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to cauliflower for potassium - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and cauliflower has 299mg of potassium.