Portabella Mushroom vs. Shiitake Mushroom

Nutrition comparison of Portabella 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 portabella mushroom versus shiitake mushroom (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in portabella mushroom and shiitake mushroom:

  • Both shiitake mushroom and portabella mushroom are high in potassium.
  • Portabella mushroom has more thiamin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more Vitamin B6.
  • Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of portabella mushroom and shiitake mushroom is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Shiitake mushroom and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 22 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, portabella mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to shiitake mushroom for fat. Portabella mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 30:57:13 and for shiitake mushroom, 22:67:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Portabella Mushroom Shiitake Mushroom
Protein 30% 22%
Carbohydrates 57% 67%
Fat 13% 11%
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carbohydrates

Shiitake mushroom and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 92% more dietary fiber than portabella mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 1.3g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Shiitake mushroom and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 2.5g of sugar.

Protein

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Shiitake mushroom and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both portabella mushroom and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - portabella mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin D

Shiitake mushroom and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 10iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Portabella mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - portabella mushroom has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Portabella mushroom has more thiamin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more Vitamin B6. Both portabella mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.

Portabella Mushroom Shiitake Mushroom
Thiamin 0.059 MG 0.015 MG
Riboflavin 0.13 MG 0.217 MG
Niacin 4.494 MG 3.877 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.14 MG 1.5 MG
Vitamin B6 0.148 MG 0.293 MG
Folate 28 UG 13 UG
Vitamin B12 0.05 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Shiitake mushroom and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium.

iron

Shiitake mushroom and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron.

potassium

Both shiitake mushroom and portabella mushroom are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom has 20% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium.




Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Portabella Mushroom or Shiitake Mushroom .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .

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FAQ

Does shiitake mushroom or portabella mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
Shiitake mushroom and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and portabella mushroom has 22 calories.

Does shiitake mushroom or portabella mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

Does shiitake mushroom or portabella mushroom contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and portabella mushroom are high in potassium. Portabella mushroom has 20% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium.