Shiitake Mushroom vs. Red Bell Pepper

Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Red Bell Pepper


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper:

  • Both shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Red bell pepper has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
  • Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper 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: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 26 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to red bell pepper per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 21:68:12 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Shiitake Mushroom Red Bell Pepper
Protein 21% 13%
Carbohydrates 68% 79%
Fat 12% 8%
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carbohydrates

Shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper are high in dietary fiber. Shiitake mushroom has 19% more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 4.2g of sugar.

Protein

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Shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both red bell pepper and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

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

Vitamin E

Red bell pepper has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Red bell pepper and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Red bell pepper has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.

Shiitake Mushroom Red Bell Pepper
Thiamin 0.015 MG 0.054 MG
Riboflavin 0.217 MG 0.085 MG
Niacin 3.877 MG 0.979 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.5 MG 0.317 MG
Vitamin B6 0.293 MG 0.291 MG
Folate 13 UG 46 UG

Minerals

calcium

Shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calcium - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium.

iron

Shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of iron - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron.

potassium

Both shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 44% more potassium than red bell pepper - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg 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 Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .

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FAQ

Does shiitake mushroom or red bell pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?
Shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and red bell pepper has 26 calories.

Does shiitake mushroom or red bell pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and red bell pepper has 6g of carbohydrates.

Does shiitake mushroom or red bell pepper contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and red bell pepper are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 40% more potassium than red bell pepper - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium.