Shiitake Mushroom vs. Peanuts
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Peanuts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
peanuts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and peanuts:
- Both shiitake mushroom and peanuts are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Peanut has more thiamin, niacin and folate.
- Peanut has signficantly more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom.
- Peanut is a great source of calcium.
- Peanut is an excellent source of protein.
- Shiitake mushroom has 68% less carbohydrates than peanut.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Peanut is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 94% less calories than peanut - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to peanuts per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 23:68:10 and for peanuts, 16:14:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Peanuts | |
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| Protein | 23% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 14% |
| Fat | 10% | 71% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom has 68% less carbohydrates than peanut - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shiitake mushroom and peanuts are high in dietary fiber. Peanut has 236% more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and peanuts contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Peanut is an excellent source of protein and it has 987% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut is high in saturated fat and shiitake mushroom has less saturated fat than peanut - peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both peanuts and shiitake mushroom are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than peanut - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut has signficantly more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut has more thiamin, niacin and folate. Both shiitake mushroom and peanuts contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.152 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.197 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 14.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 1.011 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 97 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Peanut is a great source of calcium and it has 28 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut has 285% more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 109% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg 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 Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Peanut is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 90% less calories than peanut - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or peanuts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than peanut - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or peanuts contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 110% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.