Whole Wheat Flour vs. Shiitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Flour and Shiitake Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole wheat flour
versus
shiitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat flour and shiitake mushroom:
- Both whole wheat flour and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Whole wheat flour has more thiamin and folate.
- Whole wheat flour has signficantly more calcium than shiitake mushroom.
- Whole wheat flour is a great source of protein.
- Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whole wheat flour is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 90% less calories than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 332 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat flour is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to shiitake mushroom per calorie. Whole wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 11:84:5 and for shiitake mushroom, 23:68:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Flour | Shiitake Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 11% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 68% |
| Fat | 5% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and shiitake mushroom has 91% less carbohydrates than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 74.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both whole wheat flour and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber. Whole wheat flour has 424% more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - whole wheat flour has 13.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Whole wheat flour and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - whole wheat flour has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat flour is a great source of protein and it has 329% more protein than shiitake mushroom - whole wheat flour has 9.6g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whole wheat flour and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - whole wheat flour has 0.43g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Whole wheat flour and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - whole wheat flour has 2.7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than whole wheat flour - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and whole wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat flour has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - whole wheat flour has 0.53mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat flour and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat flour has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat flour has more thiamin and folate. Both whole wheat flour and shiitake mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Whole Wheat Flour | Shiitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.297 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Niacin | 5.347 MG | 3.877 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.011 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191 MG | 0.293 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Whole wheat flour has signficantly more calcium than shiitake mushroom - whole wheat flour has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of iron and it has 805% more iron than shiitake mushroom - whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Both whole wheat flour and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Whole wheat flour has 30% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - whole wheat flour has 394mg 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: Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat flour or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Whole wheat flour is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 90% less calories than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 332 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
Does whole wheat flour or shiitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and shiitake mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 74.5g of carbs for 100g and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat flour or shiitake mushroom contain more iron?
Whole wheat flour is an abundant source of iron and it has 810% more iron than shiitake mushroom - whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.
Does whole wheat flour or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both whole wheat flour and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Whole wheat flour has 30% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - whole wheat flour has 394mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.