Shiitake Mushroom vs. White Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and White Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
white mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and white mushroom:
- Both shiitake mushroom and white mushroom are high in potassium.
- Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- White mushroom has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shiitake mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and white mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to white mushroom for fat. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 21:68:12 and for white mushroom, 44:47:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | White Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 21% | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 47% |
| Fat | 12% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 150% more dietary fiber than white mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and white mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and white mushroom has 2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Shiitake mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white mushroom and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - white mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
White mushroom has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - white mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and white mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
White mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
White mushroom has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more Vitamin B6. Both shiitake mushroom and white mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Shiitake Mushroom | White Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shiitake mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Shiitake mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and white mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and white mushroom are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to shiitake mushroom for potassium - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and white mushroom has 318mg 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 White Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or white mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Shiitake mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and white mushroom has 22 calories.
Is shiitake mushroom or white mushroom better for protein?
Shiitake mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and white mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does shiitake mushroom or white mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom and white mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and white mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or white mushroom contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and white mushroom are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to shiitake mushroom for potassium - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and white mushroom has 318mg of potassium.