Whole Milk vs. Shiitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk 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 milk
versus
shiitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and shiitake mushroom:
- Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- Whole milk has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shiitake mushroom has 44% less calories than whole milk - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to shiitake mushroom for protein. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for shiitake mushroom, 23:68:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Shiitake Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 21% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 68% |
| Fat | 48% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than whole milk - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and whole milk contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Shiitake mushroom and whole milk contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shiitake mushroom has less saturated fat than whole milk - whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Shiitake mushroom has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Whole milk has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has 183% more Vitamin D than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Whole milk and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Whole milk and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Whole milk has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both whole milk and shiitake mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Whole Milk | Shiitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 3.877 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.293 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 13 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 55 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Shiitake mushroom and whole milk contain similar amounts of iron - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than whole milk - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg 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 Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Shiitake mushroom has 40% less calories than whole milk - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or whole milk contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 55 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
Does shiitake mushroom or whole milk contain more potassium?
Shiitake mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than whole milk - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg of potassium.