Morel Mushroom vs. Shiitake Mushroom

Nutrition comparison of Morel Mushroom and Shiitake Mushroom


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

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

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

  • Both morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Morel mushroom has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Morel mushroom is a great source of calcium.
  • Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of morel mushroom 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: Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) 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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Morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - morel mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, morel mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to shiitake mushroom for fat. Morel mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 33:53:14 and for shiitake mushroom, 22:67:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Morel Mushroom Shiitake Mushroom
Protein 33% 22%
Carbohydrates 53% 67%
Fat 14% 11%
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carbohydrates

Morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - morel mushroom has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber. Morel mushroom has 12% more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - morel mushroom has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - morel mushroom has 0.6g of sugar per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - morel mushroom has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin D

Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 10 times more Vitamin D than shiitake mushroom - morel mushroom has 206iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D.

The B Vitamins

Morel mushroom has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and folate.

Morel Mushroom Shiitake Mushroom
Thiamin 0.069 MG 0.015 MG
Riboflavin 0.205 MG 0.217 MG
Niacin 2.252 MG 3.877 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.44 MG 1.5 MG
Vitamin B6 0.136 MG 0.293 MG
Folate 9 UG 13 UG

Minerals

calcium

Morel mushroom is a great source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - morel mushroom has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.

iron

Morel mushroom is an excellent source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.

potassium

Both morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Morel mushroom has 35% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.




Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .

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FAQ

Does morel mushroom or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?
Morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - morel mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.

Is morel mushroom or shiitake mushroom better for protein?
Morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.

Does morel mushroom or shiitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - morel mushroom has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.

Does morel mushroom or shiitake mushroom contain more iron?
Morel mushroom is an abundant source of iron and it has 28 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.

Does morel mushroom or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both morel mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Morel mushroom has 40% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.