Shiitake Mushroom vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and cocoa powder:
- Both shiitake mushroom and cocoa powder are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cocoa powder has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cocoa powder is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 85% less calories than cocoa powder - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cocoa powder per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 23:68:10 and for cocoa powder, 18:53:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Cocoa Powder | |
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| Protein | 23% | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 53% |
| Fat | 10% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and shiitake mushroom has 88% less carbohydrates than cocoa powder - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shiitake mushroom and cocoa powder are high in dietary fiber. Cocoa powder has 13 times more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and cocoa powder contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of protein and it has 775% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and shiitake mushroom has less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than cocoa powder - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cocoa powder has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both shiitake mushroom and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 63 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
iron
Cocoa powder is an excellent source of iron and it has 32 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and cocoa powder are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 401% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.
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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 Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or cocoa powder contain more calories in 100 grams?Cocoa powder is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 90% less calories than cocoa powder - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and cocoa powder has 228 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or cocoa powder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cocoa powder is high in carbohydrates and shiitake mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than cocoa powder - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or cocoa powder contain more calcium?
Cocoa powder is a rich source of calcium and it has 63 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium.
Does shiitake mushroom or cocoa powder contain more iron?
Cocoa powder is an abundant source of iron and it has 32 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron.
Does shiitake mushroom or cocoa powder contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and cocoa powder are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 400% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium.