Shiitake Mushroom vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Cooked Chicken
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
cooked
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and chicken:
- Both shiitake mushroom and chicken are high in potassium.
- Chicken has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more folate.
- Chicken is an excellent source of protein.
- Shiitake mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken.
- Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 82% less calories than chicken - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and chicken has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 23:68:10 and for chicken, 49:0:52 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Chicken | |
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| Protein | 23% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | ~ |
| Fat | 10% | 52% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken has less carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken has less sugar than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 939% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shiitake mushroom has less saturated fat than chicken - chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both chicken and shiitake mushroom are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Shiitake mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than chicken - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chicken and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more folate. Both shiitake mushroom and chicken contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shiitake mushroom and chicken contain similar amounts of calcium - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Chicken has 127% more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken has 0.93mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and chicken are high in potassium. Chicken has 123% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken has 677mg 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 Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or chicken contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 80% less calories than chicken - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and chicken has 189 calories.
Is shiitake mushroom or chicken better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 940% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and chicken has 23.3g of protein.
Does shiitake mushroom or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken has fewer carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does shiitake mushroom or chicken contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and chicken are high in potassium. Chicken has 120% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken has 677mg of potassium.