Shiitake Mushroom vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Cooked Lentils
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
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and lentils:
- Both shiitake mushroom and lentils are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Lentil has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Lentil is a great source of protein.
- Lentil is an excellent source of iron.
- Shiitake mushroom has 66% less carbohydrates than lentil.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 71% less calories than lentil - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to lentils for carbs. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 23:68:10 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Lentils | |
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| Protein | 23% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 67% |
| Fat | 10% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom has 66% less carbohydrates than lentil - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shiitake mushroom and lentils are high in dietary fiber. Lentil has 216% more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lentil is a great source of protein and it has 303% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lentils and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentil has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Lentils and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lentil has 2.4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than lentil - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lentils and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lentils and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both shiitake mushroom and lentils contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 181 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Lentil has 850% more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 712% more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and lentils are high in potassium. Lentil has 21% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg 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 Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 70% less calories than lentil - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than lentil - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or lentils contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 710% more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does shiitake mushroom or lentils contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and lentils are high in potassium. Lentil has 20% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.