Shiitake Mushroom vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and kimchi:
- Kimchi has signficantly more calcium than shiitake mushroom.
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
- Shiitake mushroom has more niacin and pantothenic acid, however, kimchi contains more folate.
- Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shiitake mushroom and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and kimchi has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to kimchi for protein. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 23:68:10 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Kimchi | |
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| Protein | 23% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 51% |
| Fat | 10% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom and kimchi contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 56% more dietary fiber than kimchi - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and kimchi contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Shiitake mushroom and kimchi contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kimchi and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Kimchi and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than kimchi - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kimchi and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Kimchi has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Shiitake mushroom has more niacin and pantothenic acid, however, kimchi contains more folate. Both shiitake mushroom and kimchi contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kimchi has signficantly more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 510% more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 101% more potassium than kimchi - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and kimchi has 151mg 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 Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or kimchi contain more calories in 100 grams?Shiitake mushroom and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and kimchi has 15 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or kimchi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom and kimchi contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or kimchi contain more potassium?
Shiitake mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than kimchi - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and kimchi has 151mg of potassium.