Beer vs. Shiitake Mushroom

Nutrition comparison of Beer and Shiitake Mushroom


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of beer versus shiitake mushroom (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

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

  • Shiitake mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, beer contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of beer 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: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

calories

Beer and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.

Beer Shiitake Mushroom
Protein 3% 21%
Carbohydrates 33% 68%
Fat ~ 12%
Alcohol 64% ~

carbohydrates

Beer and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than beer - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

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

Protein

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Shiitake mushroom has 387% more protein than beer - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.

Vitamins

Vitamin D

Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than beer - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Beer Shiitake Mushroom
Thiamin 0.005 MG 0.015 MG
Riboflavin 0.025 MG 0.217 MG
Niacin 0.513 MG 3.877 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.041 MG 1.5 MG
Vitamin B6 0.046 MG 0.293 MG
Folate 6 UG 13 UG
Vitamin B12 0.02 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Beer and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.

iron

Beer and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.

potassium

Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg 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: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .

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FAQ

Does beer or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
Beer and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - beer has 43 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.

Does beer or shiitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beer and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.

Does beer or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Shiitake mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.