Shiitake Mushroom vs. Edamame
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Edamame
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
edamame
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and edamame:
- Both edamame and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Edamame has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Edamame is a great source of iron and protein.
- Edamame is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Edamame is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 72% less calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to edamame per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 23:68:10 and for edamame, 37:27:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 27% |
| Fat | 10% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Edamame and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - edamame has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both edamame and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber. Edamame has 108% more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Edamame and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - edamame has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 432% more protein than shiitake mushroom - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both edamame and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both edamame and shiitake mushroom are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Edamame has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - edamame has 6.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Edamame has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - edamame 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 edamame - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and edamame does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Edamame has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - edamame has 0.68mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Edamame has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Edamame has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both shiitake mushroom and edamame contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 0.915 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.395 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 311 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Edamame is an excellent source of calcium and it has 30 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - edamame has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Edamame is a great source of iron and it has 454% more iron than shiitake mushroom - edamame has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Both edamame and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Edamame has 43% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - edamame has 436mg of potassium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg 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 Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) .
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FAQ
Does edamame or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Edamame is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 70% less calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
Is edamame or shiitake mushroom better for protein?
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 430% more protein than shiitake mushroom - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Does edamame or shiitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, edamame and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - edamame has 8.9g of carbs for 100g and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
Does edamame or shiitake mushroom contain more calcium?
Edamame is a rich source of calcium and it has 30 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - edamame has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.
Does edamame or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both edamame and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Edamame has 40% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - edamame has 436mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.