Shiitake Mushroom vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Red Bell Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper:
- Both shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Red bell pepper has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 21:68:12 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Red Bell Pepper | |
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| Protein | 21% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 79% |
| Fat | 12% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber. Shiitake mushroom has 19% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both red bell pepper and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than red bell pepper - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and red bell pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Red bell pepper has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of iron - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 44% more potassium than red bell pepper - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.
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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 Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 40% more potassium than red bell pepper - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.