Egg vs. Shiitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Shiitake Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
shiitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and shiitake mushroom:
- Egg has 8.4 times less carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom.
- Egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 76% less calories than egg - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to shiitake mushroom per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for shiitake mushroom, 23:68:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Shiitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 68% |
| Fat | 62% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg has 8.4 times less carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and egg contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 461% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shiitake mushroom has less saturated fat than egg - egg has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both egg and shiitake mushroom are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and shiitake mushroom has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - egg has 160ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has 356% more Vitamin D than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and egg has 82iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Egg has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Egg and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin. Both egg and shiitake mushroom contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Egg | Shiitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 3.877 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.293 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 13 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 27 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has 327% more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than egg - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 80% less calories than egg - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is shiitake mushroom or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 460% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does shiitake mushroom or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg has 8.4 times fewer carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or egg contain more potassium?
Shiitake mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than egg - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.