Shiitake Mushroom vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and thyme:
- Both shiitake mushroom and thyme are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Shiitake mushroom has 72% less carbohydrates than thyme.
- Thyme has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Thyme is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 66% less calories than thyme - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to thyme for fat. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 22:67:11 and for thyme, 17:72:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Thyme | |
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| Protein | 22% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 72% |
| Fat | 11% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom has 72% less carbohydrates than thyme - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shiitake mushroom and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Thyme has 460% more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Thyme has less sugar than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Thyme has 148% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both thyme and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than thyme - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and thyme does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Thyme has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both shiitake mushroom and thyme contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Thyme | |
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| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Thyme is an excellent source of calcium and it has 201 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Thyme is an excellent source of iron and it has 41 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 100% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Thyme is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 70% less calories than thyme - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than thyme - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or thyme contain more calcium?
Thyme is a rich source of calcium and it has 201 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does shiitake mushroom or thyme contain more iron?
Thyme is an abundant source of iron and it has 41 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does shiitake mushroom or thyme contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and thyme are high in potassium. Thyme has 100% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.