Shiitake Mushroom vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and tomato:
- Both shiitake mushroom and tomato are high in potassium.
- Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Tomato has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shiitake mushroom and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to tomato for fat. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 21:68:12 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Tomato | |
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| Protein | 21% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 75% |
| Fat | 12% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 108% more dietary fiber than tomato - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Shiitake mushroom and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tomato has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than tomato - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tomato has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Tomato has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both shiitake mushroom and tomato contain significant amounts of folate.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tomato has 400% more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Shiitake mushroom and tomato contain similar amounts of iron - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and tomato are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 28% more potassium than tomato - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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 Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Shiitake mushroom and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or tomato contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and tomato are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 30% more potassium than tomato - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato has 237mg of potassium.