Shiitake Mushroom vs. Sage
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Sage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
sage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and sage:
- Both shiitake mushroom and sage are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Sage has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid.
- Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and protein.
- Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Sage (Spices, sage, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sage is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 89% less calories than sage - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and sage has 315 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to sage per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 21:68:12 and for sage, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Sage | |
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| Protein | 21% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 55% |
| Fat | 12% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sage is high in carbohydrates and shiitake mushroom has 89% less carbohydrates than sage - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and sage has 60.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shiitake mushroom and sage are high in dietary fiber. Sage has 15 times more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sage has 40.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and sage contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and sage has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Sage is a great source of protein and it has 375% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and sage has 10.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sage is high in saturated fat and shiitake mushroom has less saturated fat than sage - sage has 7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - sage has 32.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - sage has 295ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than sage - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sage is a great source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - sage has 7.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Sage is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - sage has 1714.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sage has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid. Both shiitake mushroom and sage contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.754 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.336 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 5.72 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 2.69 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 274 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Sage is an excellent source of calcium and it has 825 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.
iron
Sage is an excellent source of iron and it has 67 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and sage are high in potassium. Sage has 252% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and sage has 1070mg 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 Sage (Spices, sage, ground) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or sage contain more calories in 100 grams?Sage is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 90% less calories than sage - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and sage has 315 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or sage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sage is high in carbohydrates and shiitake mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than sage - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and sage has 60.7g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or sage contain more calcium?
Sage is a rich source of calcium and it has 825 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium in 100 grams and sage has 1652mg of calcium.
Does shiitake mushroom or sage contain more iron?
Sage is an abundant source of iron and it has 67 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and sage has 28.1mg of iron.
Does shiitake mushroom or sage contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and sage are high in potassium. Sage has 250% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and sage has 1070mg of potassium.