Shiitake Mushroom vs. Ginger Root

Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Ginger Root


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

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

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

  • Both ginger root and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium.
  • Shiitake mushroom has 58% less calories than ginger root.
  • Shiitake mushroom has 62% less carbohydrates than ginger root.
  • Shiitake mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
  • Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of shiitake mushroom and ginger root 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: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Shiitake mushroom has 58% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.

Shiitake Mushroom Ginger Root
Protein 22% 8%
Carbohydrates 67% 83%
Fat 11% 8%
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carbohydrates

Shiitake mushroom has 62% less carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g 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 25% more dietary fiber than ginger root - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Ginger root and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Ginger root and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both ginger root and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Ginger root has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than ginger root - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Ginger root and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Ginger root and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Shiitake Mushroom Ginger Root
Thiamin 0.015 MG 0.025 MG
Riboflavin 0.217 MG 0.034 MG
Niacin 3.877 MG 0.75 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.5 MG 0.203 MG
Vitamin B6 0.293 MG 0.16 MG
Folate 13 UG 11 UG

Minerals

calcium

Ginger root has 700% more calcium than shiitake mushroom - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.

iron

Ginger root and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.

potassium

Both ginger root and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Ginger root has 37% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - ginger root has 415mg 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: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .

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FAQ

Does ginger root or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
Shiitake mushroom has 60% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.

Does ginger root or shiitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom has 60% fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.

Does ginger root or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both ginger root and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Ginger root has 40% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.