Shiitake Mushroom vs. Chives
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Chives
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
chives
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and chives:
- Both shiitake mushroom and chives are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Chive has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shiitake mushroom and chives contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and chive has 30 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chives per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 22:67:11 and for chives, 36:47:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Chives | |
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| Protein | 22% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 47% |
| Fat | 11% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom and chives contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shiitake mushroom and chives are high in dietary fiber. is very similar to shiitake mushroom for dietary fiber - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and chives contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and chive has 1.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Shiitake mushroom and chives contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chives and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than chive - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chive does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chives and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chive is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chive has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both shiitake mushroom and chives contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Chives | |
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| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.115 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 0.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.324 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 105 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Chive is an excellent source of calcium and it has 45 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
iron
Chive has 290% more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and chive has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and chives are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to chive for potassium - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Chives (Chives, raw) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or chives contain more calories in 100 grams?Shiitake mushroom and chives contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and chive has 30 calories.
Is shiitake mushroom or chives better for protein?
Shiitake mushroom and chives contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and chive has 3.3g of protein.
Does shiitake mushroom or chives have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom and chives contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and chive has 4.4g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or chives contain more calcium?
Chive is a rich source of calcium and it has 45 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium in 100 grams and chive has 92mg of calcium.
Does shiitake mushroom or chives contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and chives are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to chive for potassium - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and chive has 296mg of potassium.