Beech Mushroom vs. Shiitake Mushroom

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

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

  • Both shiitake mushroom and beech mushroom are high in potassium.
  • Beech mushroom has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
  • Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of beech 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: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, 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 beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 35 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, beech mushroom is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to shiitake mushroom for protein. Beech mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 24:71:5 and for shiitake mushroom, 22:67:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Beech Mushroom Shiitake Mushroom
Protein 24% 22%
Carbohydrates 71% 67%
Fat 5% 11%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Shiitake mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 24 times more dietary fiber than beech mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Beech mushroom has less sugar than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Shiitake mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

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

Vitamins

Vitamin D

Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 622% more Vitamin D than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 130iu of Vitamin D.

The B Vitamins

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

Beech Mushroom Shiitake Mushroom
Thiamin 0.12 MG 0.015 MG
Riboflavin 0.17 MG 0.217 MG
Niacin 0.671 MG 3.877 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.67 MG 1.5 MG
Vitamin B6 0.104 MG 0.293 MG
Folate 9.1 UG 13 UG

Minerals

calcium

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

iron

Shiitake mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.2mg of iron.

potassium

Both shiitake mushroom and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Beech mushroom has 33% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg 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 Beech Mushroom or Shiitake Mushroom .

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

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FAQ

Does shiitake mushroom or beech mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
Shiitake mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and beech mushroom has 35 calories.

Does shiitake mushroom or beech mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.

Does shiitake mushroom or beech mushroom contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Beech mushroom has 30% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.