Nutritional Yeast vs. Shiitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Nutritional Yeast and Shiitake Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nutritional yeast
versus
shiitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nutritional yeast and shiitake mushroom:
- Both shiitake mushroom and nutritional yeast are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron.
- Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nutritional yeast is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 90% less calories than nutritional yeast - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nutritional yeast is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to shiitake mushroom per calorie. Nutritional yeast has a macronutrient ratio of 41:42:17 and for shiitake mushroom, 22:67:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nutritional Yeast | Shiitake Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 41% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 42% | 67% |
| Fat | 17% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and shiitake mushroom has 84% less carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shiitake mushroom and nutritional yeast are high in dietary fiber. Nutritional yeast has 976% more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nutritional yeast has less sugar than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shiitake mushroom has less saturated fat than nutritional yeast - nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutritional yeast and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than nutritional yeast - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Nutritional yeast and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nutritional yeast has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Nutritional Yeast | Shiitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 10.99 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 4 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Niacin | 40.2 MG | 3.877 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 13.5 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5 MG | 0.293 MG |
| Folate | 2340 UG | 13 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 12.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Nutritional yeast has 14 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron and it has 429% more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Nutritional yeast has 214% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Nutritional yeast is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 90% less calories than nutritional yeast - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is shiitake mushroom or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Nutritional yeast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does shiitake mushroom or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and shiitake mushroom has 80% fewer carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Nutritional yeast has 210% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.