Crab Meat vs. Shiitake Mushroom

Nutrition comparison of Crab Meat and Shiitake Mushroom


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of crab meat versus shiitake mushroom (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crab meat and shiitake mushroom:

  • Both shiitake mushroom and crab meat are high in potassium.
  • Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
  • Shiitake mushroom has 59% less calories than crab meat.
  • Shiitake mushroom has more riboflavin, however, crab meat contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
  • Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of crab meat and shiitake mushroom is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Shiitake mushroom has 59% less calories than crab meat - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and crab meat has 83 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, crab meat is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to shiitake mushroom for fat. Crab meat has a macronutrient ratio of 92:0:8 and for shiitake mushroom, 22:67:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Crab Meat Shiitake Mushroom
Protein 92% 22%
Carbohydrates ~ 67%
Fat 8% 11%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Crab meat has less carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.

dietary fiber

Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than crab meat - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.

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Crab meat has less sugar than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Crab meat is an excellent source of protein and it has 698% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both crab meat and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

trans fat

Both crab meat and shiitake mushroom are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Shiitake mushroom has less cholesterol than crab meat - crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Crab meat has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Crab meat and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than crab meat - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Crab meat has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Crab meat and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Shiitake mushroom has more riboflavin, however, crab meat contains more folate and Vitamin B12. Both crab meat and shiitake mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Crab Meat Shiitake Mushroom
Thiamin 0.023 MG 0.015 MG
Riboflavin 0.093 MG 0.217 MG
Niacin 2.747 MG 3.877 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.997 MG 1.5 MG
Vitamin B6 0.156 MG 0.293 MG
Folate 51 UG 13 UG
Vitamin B12 3.33 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Crab meat is an excellent source of calcium and it has 44 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.

iron

Shiitake mushroom and crab meat contain similar amounts of iron - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.

potassium

Both shiitake mushroom and crab meat are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 17% more potassium than crab meat - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.




Customize your serving size


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Note: The specific food items compared are: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .

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FAQ

Does shiitake mushroom or crab meat contain more calories in 100 grams?
Shiitake mushroom has 60% less calories than crab meat - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and crab meat has 83 calories.

Is shiitake mushroom or crab meat better for protein?
Crab meat is a fantastic source of protein and it has 700% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.

Does shiitake mushroom or crab meat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crab meat has fewer carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and crab meat has no carbs..

Does shiitake mushroom or crab meat contain more calcium?
Crab meat is a rich source of calcium and it has 44 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium in 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.

Does shiitake mushroom or crab meat contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and crab meat are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 20% more potassium than crab meat - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.