Egg Yolk vs. Shiitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Egg Yolk 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 yolk
versus
shiitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg yolk and shiitake mushroom:
- Egg yolk has more thiamin, riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin.
- Egg yolk is a great source of iron.
- Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D, calcium 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 Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg yolk is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 89% less calories than egg yolk - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and egg yolk has 322 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg yolk is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to shiitake mushroom for protein. Egg yolk has a macronutrient ratio of 20:5:76 and for shiitake mushroom, 23:68:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Yolk | Shiitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 68% |
| Fat | 76% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom and egg yolk contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg yolk - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and egg yolk contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.56g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg yolk is an excellent source of protein and it has 608% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and egg yolk has 15.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg yolk is high in saturated fat and shiitake mushroom has less saturated fat than egg yolk - egg yolk has 9.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and shiitake mushroom has less cholesterol than egg yolk - egg yolk has 1085mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - egg yolk has 381ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 11 times more Vitamin D than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and egg yolk has 218iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Egg yolk has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - egg yolk has 2.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Egg yolk and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - egg yolk has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Egg yolk has more thiamin, riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin. Both egg yolk and shiitake mushroom contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Egg Yolk | Shiitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Niacin | 0.024 MG | 3.877 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.99 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 MG | 0.293 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 13 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg yolk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 63 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
iron
Egg yolk is a great source of iron and it has 566% more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 179% more potassium than egg yolk - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg of potassium.
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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 Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or egg yolk contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg yolk is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 90% less calories than egg yolk - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and egg yolk has 322 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or egg yolk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom and egg yolk contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or egg yolk contain more calcium?
Egg yolk is a rich source of calcium and it has 63 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
Does shiitake mushroom or egg yolk contain more potassium?
Shiitake mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than egg yolk - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg of potassium.