Brown Rice vs. Shiitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Brown Rice and Shiitake Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
brown rice
versus
shiitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brown rice and shiitake mushroom:
- Brown rice has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Shiitake mushroom has 73% less carbohydrates than brown rice.
- Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brown Rice (Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Brown rice is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 72% less calories than brown rice - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and brown rice has 123 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brown rice is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to shiitake mushroom for fat. Brown rice has a macronutrient ratio of 9:84:7 and for shiitake mushroom, 23:68:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brown Rice | Shiitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 68% |
| Fat | 7% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom has 73% less carbohydrates than brown rice - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and brown rice has 25.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 56% more dietary fiber than brown rice - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brown rice has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and brown rice contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and brown rice has 0.24g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Shiitake mushroom and brown rice contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and brown rice has 2.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both brown rice and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - brown rice has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than brown rice - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brown rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brown rice and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brown rice has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Brown rice and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - brown rice has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Brown rice has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both brown rice and shiitake mushroom contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Brown Rice | Shiitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.178 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.069 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Niacin | 2.561 MG | 3.877 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123 MG | 0.293 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shiitake mushroom and brown rice contain similar amounts of calcium - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and brown rice has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Shiitake mushroom and brown rice contain similar amounts of iron - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and brown rice has 0.56mg of iron.
potassium
Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 253% more potassium than brown rice - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and brown rice has 86mg 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: Brown Rice (Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or brown rice contain more calories in 100 grams?Brown rice is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 70% less calories than brown rice - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and brown rice has 123 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or brown rice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than brown rice - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and brown rice has 25.6g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or brown rice contain more potassium?
Shiitake mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 250% more potassium than brown rice - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and brown rice has 86mg of potassium.