Shiitake Mushroom vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and peas:
- Both shiitake mushroom and peas are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pea has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Shiitake mushroom has 53% less carbohydrates than pea.
- Shiitake mushroom has 58% less calories than pea.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shiitake mushroom has 58% less calories than pea - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and pea has 81 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to peas for carbs. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 22:67:11 and for peas, 26:70:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Peas | |
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| Protein | 22% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 70% |
| Fat | 11% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom has 53% less carbohydrates than pea - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shiitake mushroom and peas are high in dietary fiber. Pea has 128% more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and peas contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 142% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both peas and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pea has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than pea - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peas and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pea has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid. Both shiitake mushroom and peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pea has 11 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has 259% more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and peas are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 25% more potassium than pea - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea has 244mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Shiitake mushroom has 60% less calories than pea - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and pea has 81 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom has 50% fewer carbohydrates than pea - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or peas contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and peas are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 30% more potassium than pea - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and pea has 244mg of potassium.