Shiitake Mushroom vs. Cashews
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Cashews
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
cashews
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and cashews:
- Both shiitake mushroom and cashews are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cashew has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin and niacin.
- Cashew has signficantly more calcium than shiitake mushroom.
- Cashew is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Cashews (Nuts, cashew nuts, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cashew is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 94% less calories than cashew - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and cashew has 553 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to cashews per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 21:68:12 and for cashews, 13:21:67 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Cashews | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 21% |
| Fat | 12% | 67% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cashew is high in carbohydrates and shiitake mushroom has 78% less carbohydrates than cashew - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and cashew has 30.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shiitake mushroom and cashews are high in dietary fiber. Cashew has 32% more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cashew has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and cashews contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and cashew has 5.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cashew is an excellent source of protein and it has 713% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and cashew has 18.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cashew is high in saturated fat and shiitake mushroom has less saturated fat than cashew - cashew has 7.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cashews and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - cashew has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than cashew - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cashew does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cashew has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - cashew has 0.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cashew has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - cashew has 34.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cashew has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin and niacin. Both shiitake mushroom and cashews contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Cashews | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.423 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 1.062 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.864 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.417 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 25 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cashew has signficantly more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and cashew has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Cashew is an excellent source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and cashew has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and cashews are high in potassium. Cashew has 117% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and cashew has 660mg 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 Cashews (Nuts, cashew nuts, raw) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or cashews contain more calories in 100 grams?Cashew is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 90% less calories than cashew - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and cashew has 553 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or cashews have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cashew is high in carbohydrates and shiitake mushroom has 80% fewer carbohydrates than cashew - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and cashew has 30.2g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or cashews contain more iron?
Cashew is an abundant source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and cashew has 6.7mg of iron.
Does shiitake mushroom or cashews contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and cashews are high in potassium. Cashew has 120% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and cashew has 660mg of potassium.