Shiitake Mushroom vs. Broccoli

Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Broccoli


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

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

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

  • Both shiitake mushroom and broccoli are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Broccoli has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin and pantothenic acid.
  • Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and calcium.
  • Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of shiitake mushroom and broccoli 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: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Shiitake mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is lighter in protein and similar to broccoli for carbs and fat. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 22:67:11 and for broccoli, 27:64:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Shiitake Mushroom Broccoli
Protein 22% 27%
Carbohydrates 67% 64%
Fat 11% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

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Shiitake mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both shiitake mushroom and broccoli are high in dietary fiber. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to shiitake mushroom for dietary fiber - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Shiitake mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Shiitake mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both broccoli and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Broccoli has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

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

Vitamin E

Broccoli has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Shiitake Mushroom Broccoli
Thiamin 0.015 MG 0.071 MG
Riboflavin 0.217 MG 0.117 MG
Niacin 3.877 MG 0.639 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.5 MG 0.573 MG
Vitamin B6 0.293 MG 0.175 MG
Folate 13 UG 63 UG

Minerals

calcium

Broccoli is a great source of calcium and it has 22 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.

iron

Shiitake mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of iron - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.

potassium

Both shiitake mushroom and broccoli are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to shiitake mushroom for potassium - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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).

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

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FAQ

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

Does shiitake mushroom or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.

Does shiitake mushroom or broccoli contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and broccoli are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to shiitake mushroom for potassium - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.