Shiitake Mushroom vs. Cinnamon
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Cinnamon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
cinnamon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and cinnamon:
- Both shiitake mushroom and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and iron.
- Shiitake mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cinnamon is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 86% less calories than cinnamon - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and cinnamon has 247 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cinnamon per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 21:68:12 and for cinnamon, 5:96:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Cinnamon | |
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| Protein | 21% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 96% |
| Fat | 12% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and shiitake mushroom has 92% less carbohydrates than cinnamon - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shiitake mushroom and cinnamon are high in dietary fiber. Cinnamon has 20 times more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cinnamon has 53.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and cinnamon contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and cinnamon has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cinnamon has 78% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and cinnamon has 4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cinnamon and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - cinnamon has 0.35g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cinnamon has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - cinnamon has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cinnamon has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - cinnamon has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than cinnamon - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cinnamon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cinnamon has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - cinnamon has 2.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cinnamon has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - cinnamon has 31.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Shiitake mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both shiitake mushroom and cinnamon contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Cinnamon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.022 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 1.332 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.358 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.158 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 6 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cinnamon is an excellent source of calcium and it has 500 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
iron
Cinnamon is an excellent source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and cinnamon are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 42% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg 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 Cinnamon (Spices, cinnamon, ground) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or cinnamon contain more calories in 100 grams?Cinnamon is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 90% less calories than cinnamon - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and cinnamon has 247 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or cinnamon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cinnamon is high in carbohydrates and shiitake mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cinnamon - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and cinnamon has 80.6g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or cinnamon contain more calcium?
Cinnamon is a rich source of calcium and it has 500 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 1002mg of calcium.
Does shiitake mushroom or cinnamon contain more iron?
Cinnamon is an abundant source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and cinnamon has 8.3mg of iron.
Does shiitake mushroom or cinnamon contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and cinnamon are high in potassium. Cinnamon has 40% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and cinnamon has 431mg of potassium.