Shiitake Mushroom vs. Capers
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Capers
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
capers
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and capers:
- Both shiitake mushroom and capers are high in dietary fiber.
- Caper has signficantly more calcium than shiitake mushroom.
- Shiitake mushroom has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Capers (Capers, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shiitake mushroom and capers contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and caper has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to capers for protein. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 21:68:12 and for capers, 24:49:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Capers | |
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| Protein | 21% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 49% |
| Fat | 12% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom and capers contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and caper has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shiitake mushroom and capers are high in dietary fiber. Caper has 28% more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and caper has 3.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and capers contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and caper has 0.41g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Shiitake mushroom and capers contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and caper has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both capers and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - caper has 0.23g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Caper has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - caper has 4.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Caper has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - caper has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than caper - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and caper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Caper has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - caper has 0.88mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Caper has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - caper has 24.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Shiitake mushroom has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both shiitake mushroom and capers contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Capers | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.018 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 0.652 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Caper has signficantly more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and caper has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Caper has 307% more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and caper has 1.7mg of iron.
potassium
Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 660% more potassium than caper - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and caper has 40mg 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 Capers (Capers, canned) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or capers contain more calories in 100 grams?Shiitake mushroom and capers contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and caper has 23 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or capers have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom and capers contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and caper has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or capers contain more potassium?
Shiitake mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 660% more potassium than caper - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and caper has 40mg of potassium.