Shiitake Mushroom vs. Cumin
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Cumin
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
cumin
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and cumin:
- Both shiitake mushroom and cumin are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cumin has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid.
- Cumin is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cumin is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 91% less calories than cumin - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cumin per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 22:67:11 and for cumin, 16:39:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Cumin | |
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| Protein | 22% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 39% |
| Fat | 11% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cumin is high in carbohydrates and shiitake mushroom has 85% less carbohydrates than cumin - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shiitake mushroom and cumin are high in dietary fiber. Cumin has 320% more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and cumin contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and cumin has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cumin is an excellent source of protein and it has 695% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shiitake mushroom has less saturated fat than cumin - cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cumin has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than cumin - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cumin does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cumin has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cumin has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid. Both shiitake mushroom and cumin contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Cumin | |
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| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.628 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.327 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 4.579 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.435 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cumin is an excellent source of calcium and it has 464 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Cumin is an excellent source of iron and it has 160 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 488% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Cumin is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 90% less calories than cumin - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cumin is high in carbohydrates and shiitake mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cumin - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or cumin contain more calcium?
Cumin is a rich source of calcium and it has 464 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does shiitake mushroom or cumin contain more iron?
Cumin is an abundant source of iron and it has 160 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does shiitake mushroom or cumin contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 490% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.