Beef vs. Shiitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Shiitake Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
shiitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and shiitake mushroom:
- Both beef and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium.
- Beef has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid.
- Beef has signficantly more calcium than shiitake mushroom.
- Beef is a great source of iron.
- Beef is an excellent source of protein.
- Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beef is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 88% less calories than beef - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to shiitake mushroom per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for shiitake mushroom, 21:68:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Shiitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 68% |
| Fat | 62% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has less carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beef - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Beef is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than shiitake mushroom - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and shiitake mushroom has less saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Shiitake mushroom has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Shiitake mushroom has less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Beef and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has 800% more Vitamin D than beef - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Beef and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Beef and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Beef has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid. Both beef and shiitake mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Beef | Shiitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 3.877 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | 0.293 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 13 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Beef has signficantly more calcium than shiitake mushroom - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Beef is a great source of iron and it has 449% more iron than shiitake mushroom - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Beef is very similar to beef for potassium - beef has 275mg of potassium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg 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: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does beef or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Beef is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 90% less calories than beef - beef has 277 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
Is beef or shiitake mushroom better for protein?
Beef is a fantastic source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than shiitake mushroom - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Does shiitake mushroom or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef has fewer carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does beef or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both beef and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Beef is very similar to beef for potassium - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.