Shiitake Mushroom vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and lamb:
- Both shiitake mushroom and lamb are high in potassium.
- Lamb has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Lamb is an excellent source of protein.
- Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lamb is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 88% less calories than lamb - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to lamb per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 21:68:12 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Lamb | |
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| Protein | 21% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | ~ |
| Fat | 12% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has less carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than lamb - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Lamb is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and shiitake mushroom has less saturated fat than lamb - lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Shiitake mushroom has less cholesterol than lamb - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has 800% more Vitamin D than lamb - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Lamb and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both shiitake mushroom and lamb contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lamb has 1000% more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has 337% more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and lamb are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to shiitake mushroom for potassium - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg 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 Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Lamb is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 90% less calories than lamb - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is shiitake mushroom or lamb better for protein?
Lamb is a fantastic source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does shiitake mushroom or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lamb has fewer carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does shiitake mushroom or lamb contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and lamb are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to shiitake mushroom for potassium - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.