Crimini Mushroom vs. Shiitake Mushroom

Nutrition comparison of Crimini 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 crimini mushroom versus shiitake mushroom (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

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

  • Both crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium.
  • Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more Vitamin B6.
  • Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of crimini 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: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, 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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Crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to shiitake mushroom per calorie. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:61:3 and for shiitake mushroom, 22:67:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Crimini Mushroom Shiitake Mushroom
Protein 36% 22%
Carbohydrates 61% 67%
Fat 3% 11%
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carbohydrates

Crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 317% more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar.

Protein

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Crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.

Fat

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Both crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin D

Shiitake mushroom has 500% more Vitamin D than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more Vitamin B6. Both crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.

Crimini Mushroom Shiitake Mushroom
Thiamin 0.095 MG 0.015 MG
Riboflavin 0.49 MG 0.217 MG
Niacin 3.8 MG 3.877 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.5 MG 1.5 MG
Vitamin B6 0.11 MG 0.293 MG
Folate 25 UG 13 UG
Vitamin B12 0.1 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Crimini mushroom has 800% more calcium than shiitake mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.

iron

Crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.

potassium

Both crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 47% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg 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: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .

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FAQ

Does crimini mushroom or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
Crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.

Is crimini mushroom or shiitake mushroom better for protein?
Crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.

Does crimini mushroom or shiitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.

Does crimini mushroom or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 50% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.