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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of shiitake mushroom and capers 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 Capers (Capers, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Image of Shiitake Mushroom src
Image of Capers src

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 lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to capers per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 22:67:11 and for capers, 26:53:22 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Shiitake Mushroom Capers
Protein 22% 26%
Carbohydrates 67% 53%
Fat 11% 22%
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 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 Shiitake Mushroom or Capers .

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

Shiitake Mushroom g

()
Daily Values (%)

Capers g

()
KCAL %
calories
KCAL %
G %
carbohydrates
G %
G %
dietary fiber
G %
G sugar G
G %
total fat
G %
G %
saturated fat
G %
G monounsaturated fat G
G polyunsaturated fat G
G trans fat G
MG cholesterol MG
MG %
sodium
MG %
Vitamins and Minerals
UG %
Vitamin A
UG %
MG %
Vitamin C
MG %
IU %
Vitamin D
IU %
MG %
calcium
MG %
MG %
iron
MG %
MG %
magnesium
MG %
MG %
potassium
MG %
MG %
thiamin (Vit B1)
MG %
MG %
riboflavin (Vit B2)
MG %
MG %
niacin (Vit B3)
MG %
MG %
Vitamin B6
MG %
MG %
pantothenic acid (Vit B5)
MG %
UG %
folate (Vit B9)
UG %
UG %
Vitamin B12
UG %
MG %
Vitamin E
MG %
UG %
Vitamin K
UG %
G %
protein
G %
UG %
biotin (Vit B7)
UG %
MG %
choline
MG %
MG %
chlorine
MG %
UG %
chromium
UG %
MG %
copper
MG %
UG %
fluoride
UG %
UG %
iodine
UG %
MG %
manganese
MG %
UG %
molybdenum
UG %
MG %
phosphorus
MG %
UG %
selenium
UG %
MG %
zinc
MG %
G Water G
G Starch G
G Alcohol G


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.