Shiitake Mushroom vs. Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Cooked Turkey
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
turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and turkey:
- Both shiitake mushroom and turkey are high in potassium.
- Shiitake mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey.
- Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Turkey has 112.1 times less carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom.
- Turkey has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Turkey is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Turkey is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 82% less calories than turkey - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and turkey has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to turkey per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 21:68:12 and for turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Turkey | |
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| Protein | 21% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | ~ |
| Fat | 12% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Turkey has 112.1 times less carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than turkey - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Turkey has less sugar than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Turkey is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shiitake mushroom has less saturated fat than turkey - turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both turkey and shiitake mushroom are low in trans fat - turkey has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Shiitake mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than turkey - turkey has 109mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Turkey has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and turkey has 15iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Turkey and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Turkey has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both shiitake mushroom and turkey contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 9.573 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.948 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.616 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Turkey has 600% more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Turkey has 166% more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and turkey has 1.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and turkey are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 27% more potassium than turkey - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and turkey has 239mg 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 Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or turkey contain more calories in 100 grams?Turkey is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 80% less calories than turkey - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and turkey has 189 calories.
Is shiitake mushroom or turkey better for protein?
Turkey is a fantastic source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Does shiitake mushroom or turkey have more carbohydrates?
By weight, turkey has 112.1 times fewer carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or turkey contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and turkey are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 30% more potassium than turkey - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.