Shiitake Mushroom vs. Beets
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Beets
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
beets
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and beets:
- Both beets and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Beet has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Shiitake mushroom has 65% less sugar than beet.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Beets (Beets, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beets and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - beet has 43 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to beets per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 23:68:10 and for beets, 14:83:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Beets | |
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| Protein | 23% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 83% |
| Fat | 10% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beets and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both beets and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber. Beet has 12% more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom has 65% less sugar than beet - beet has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Beets and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - beet has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beets and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - beet has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Beet has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beets and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beet has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than beet - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beet does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beets and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Beets and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Beet has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 109 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Beet has 700% more calcium than shiitake mushroom - beet has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Beets and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - beet has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Both beets and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Beet has a little more potassium (7%) than shiitake mushroom by weight - beet has 325mg 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 Beets (Beets, raw) .
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FAQ
Does beets or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Beets and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - beet has 43 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
Does beets or shiitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beets and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - beet has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
Does beets or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both beets and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Beet has a little more potassium ( 10%) than shiitake mushroom by weight - beet has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.