Shiitake Mushroom vs. Mung Bean
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Mung Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
mung bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and mung bean:
- Both shiitake mushroom and mung bean are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Mung bean has more thiamin and folate.
- Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
- Shiitake mushroom has 64% less sugar than mung bean.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mung bean is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 90% less calories than mung bean - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and mung bean has 347 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to mung bean for carbs. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 23:68:10 and for mung bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 70% |
| Fat | 10% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Mung bean is high in carbohydrates and shiitake mushroom has 89% less carbohydrates than mung bean - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shiitake mushroom and mung bean are high in dietary fiber. Mung bean has 552% more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom has 64% less sugar than mung bean - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Mung bean is an excellent source of protein and it has 965% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and mung bean has 23.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both mung bean and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mung bean has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Mung bean has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than mung bean - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mung bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Mung bean has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Mung bean has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - mung bean has 9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mung bean has more thiamin and folate. Both shiitake mushroom and mung bean contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Mung Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.621 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 2.251 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 1.91 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.382 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 625 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Mung bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 65 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
iron
Mung bean is an excellent source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 310% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg 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 Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or mung bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Mung bean is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 90% less calories than mung bean - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and mung bean has 347 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or mung bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, mung bean is high in carbohydrates and shiitake mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than mung bean - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and mung bean has 62.6g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or mung bean contain more calcium?
Mung bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 65 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium in 100 grams and mung bean has 132mg of calcium.
Does shiitake mushroom or mung bean contain more iron?
Mung bean is an abundant source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and mung bean has 6.7mg of iron.
Does shiitake mushroom or mung bean contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and mung bean are high in potassium. Mung bean has 310% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and mung bean has 1246mg of potassium.