Shiitake Mushroom vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and ginger root:
- Both ginger root and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium.
- Shiitake mushroom has 58% less calories than ginger root.
- Shiitake mushroom has 62% less carbohydrates than ginger root.
- Shiitake mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shiitake mushroom has 58% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to ginger root per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 21:68:12 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 100% |
| Fat | 12% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom has 62% less carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 25% more dietary fiber than ginger root - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Ginger root and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger root and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ginger root and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger root has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than ginger root - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Shiitake mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both shiitake mushroom and ginger root contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger root has 700% more calcium than shiitake mushroom - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger root and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger root and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Ginger root has 37% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - ginger root has 415mg 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: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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FAQ
Does ginger root or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Shiitake mushroom has 60% less calories than ginger root - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
Does ginger root or shiitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom has 60% fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both ginger root and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Ginger root has 40% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.