Chanterelle Mushroom vs. Shiitake Mushroom

Nutrition comparison of Chanterelle Mushroom and Shiitake Mushroom


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

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

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

  • Both chanterelle mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Chanterelle mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and iron.
  • Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
Detailed nutritional comparison of chanterelle mushroom 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: Chanterelle Mushroom (Mushrooms, Chanterelle, raw) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Chanterelle mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - chanterelle mushroom has 32 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, chanterelle mushroom is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to shiitake mushroom for fat. Chanterelle mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 16:72:12 and for shiitake mushroom, 22:67:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Chanterelle Mushroom Shiitake Mushroom
Protein 16% 22%
Carbohydrates 72% 67%
Fat 12% 11%
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carbohydrates

Chanterelle mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - chanterelle mushroom has 6.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both chanterelle mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber. Chanterelle mushroom has 52% more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 3.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Chanterelle mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - chanterelle mushroom has 1.2g of sugar per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar.

Protein

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Chanterelle mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - chanterelle mushroom has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.

Vitamins

Vitamin D

Chanterelle mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 10 times more Vitamin D than shiitake mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 212iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D.

The B Vitamins

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

Chanterelle Mushroom Shiitake Mushroom
Thiamin 0.015 MG 0.015 MG
Riboflavin 0.215 MG 0.217 MG
Niacin 4.085 MG 3.877 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.075 MG 1.5 MG
Vitamin B6 0.044 MG 0.293 MG
Folate 2 UG 13 UG

Minerals

calcium

Chanterelle mushroom has 650% more calcium than shiitake mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.

iron

Chanterelle mushroom is an excellent source of iron and it has 746% more iron than shiitake mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 3.5mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.

potassium

Both chanterelle mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Chanterelle mushroom has 66% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 506mg of potassium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg 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: Chanterelle Mushroom (Mushrooms, Chanterelle, raw) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .

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FAQ

Does chanterelle mushroom or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chanterelle mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - chanterelle mushroom has 32 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.

Does chanterelle mushroom or shiitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chanterelle mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - chanterelle mushroom has 6.9g of carbs for 100g and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.

Does chanterelle mushroom or shiitake mushroom contain more iron?
Chanterelle mushroom is an abundant source of iron and it has 750% more iron than shiitake mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 3.5mg of iron in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.

Does chanterelle mushroom or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both chanterelle mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Chanterelle mushroom has 70% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - chanterelle mushroom has 506mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.