Morel Mushroom vs. Shiitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Morel Mushroom and Shiitake Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
morel mushroom
versus
shiitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom:
- Both morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Morel mushroom has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Morel mushroom is a great source of calcium.
- Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - morel mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, morel mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to shiitake mushroom per calorie. Morel mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 33:53:14 and for shiitake mushroom, 23:68:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Morel Mushroom | Shiitake Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 33% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 68% |
| Fat | 14% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - morel mushroom has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber. Morel mushroom has 12% more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - morel mushroom has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - morel mushroom has 0.6g of sugar per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - morel mushroom has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 10 times more Vitamin D than shiitake mushroom - morel mushroom has 206iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D.
The B Vitamins
Morel mushroom has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Morel Mushroom | Shiitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.069 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.205 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Niacin | 2.252 MG | 3.877 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.44 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.136 MG | 0.293 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Morel mushroom is a great source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - morel mushroom has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Both morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Morel mushroom has 35% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - morel mushroom has 411mg 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: Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does morel mushroom or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - morel mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
Is morel mushroom or shiitake mushroom better for protein?
Morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Does morel mushroom or shiitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - morel mushroom has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
Does morel mushroom or shiitake mushroom contain more iron?
Morel mushroom is an abundant source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.
Does morel mushroom or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Morel mushroom has 40% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.