Shiitake Mushroom vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and cucumber:
- Shiitake mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 21:68:12 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 80% |
| Fat | 12% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cucumber and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g 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 400% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cucumber has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than cucumber - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cucumber does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cucumber has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Shiitake mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both shiitake mushroom and cucumber contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cucumber has 700% more calcium than shiitake mushroom - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Cucumber and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 107% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg 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 Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cucumber or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
Does cucumber or shiitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Shiitake mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.