Shiitake Mushroom vs. Jalapeno

Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Jalapeno


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

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

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

  • Both jalapeno and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Jalapeno has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
  • Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of shiitake mushroom and jalapeno 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 Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Jalapeno and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to jalapeno for fat. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 22:67:11 and for jalapeno, 11:78:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Shiitake Mushroom Jalapeno
Protein 22% 11%
Carbohydrates 67% 78%
Fat 11% 11%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Jalapeno and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both jalapeno and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber. Jalapeno has 12% more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - jalapeno has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Jalapeno and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - jalapeno has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar.

Protein

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Jalapeno and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - jalapeno has 0.91g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both jalapeno and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - jalapeno has 0.09g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Jalapeno is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - jalapeno has 118.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Jalapeno has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - jalapeno has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

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

Vitamin E

Jalapeno has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - jalapeno has 3.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Jalapeno has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - jalapeno has 18.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Shiitake Mushroom Jalapeno
Thiamin 0.015 MG 0.04 MG
Riboflavin 0.217 MG 0.07 MG
Niacin 3.877 MG 1.28 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.5 MG 0.315 MG
Vitamin B6 0.293 MG 0.419 MG
Folate 13 UG 27 UG

Minerals

calcium

Jalapeno has 500% more calcium than shiitake mushroom - jalapeno has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.

iron

Jalapeno and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - jalapeno has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.

potassium

Both jalapeno and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 23% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg 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 Jalapeno (Peppers, jalapeno, raw) .

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FAQ

Does jalapeno or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
Jalapeno and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - jalapeno has 29 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.

Does jalapeno or shiitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, jalapeno and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - jalapeno has 6.5g of carbs for 100g and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.

Does jalapeno or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both jalapeno and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 20% more potassium than jalapeno - jalapeno has 248mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.