Shiitake Mushroom vs. Pork
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Cooked Pork
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
cooked
pork
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and pork:
- Both pork and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium.
- Pork has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid.
- Pork is an excellent source of protein.
- Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pork is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 89% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to pork per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 21:68:12 and for pork, 36:0:65 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Pork | |
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| Protein | 21% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | ~ |
| Fat | 12% | 65% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pork has less carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than pork - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pork has less sugar than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and pork does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Pork is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than shiitake mushroom - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pork is high in saturated fat and shiitake mushroom has less saturated fat than pork - pork has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Shiitake mushroom has less cholesterol than pork - pork has 94mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pork has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - pork has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pork and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pork has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Pork and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - pork has 21iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Pork and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pork has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pork has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid. Both shiitake mushroom and pork contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Pork | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.706 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.22 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 4.206 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.52 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.391 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 6 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.54 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pork has 1000% more calcium than shiitake mushroom - pork has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Pork has 215% more iron than shiitake mushroom - pork has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Both pork and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Pork has 19% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - pork has 362mg 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 Pork (Pork, fresh, ground, cooked) .
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FAQ
Does pork or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Pork is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 90% less calories than pork - pork has 297 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
Is pork or shiitake mushroom better for protein?
Pork is a fantastic source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than shiitake mushroom - pork has 25.7g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Does shiitake mushroom or pork have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pork has fewer carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and pork has no carbs..
Does pork or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both pork and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Pork has 20% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - pork has 362mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.