Rhubarb vs. Shiitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Rhubarb and Shiitake Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
rhubarb
versus
shiitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in rhubarb and shiitake mushroom:
- Both rhubarb and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium.
- Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium.
- Shiitake mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rhubarb and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, rhubarb is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to shiitake mushroom per calorie. Rhubarb has a macronutrient ratio of 16:78:6 and for shiitake mushroom, 21:68:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Rhubarb | Shiitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 68% |
| Fat | 6% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rhubarb and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 39% more dietary fiber than rhubarb - rhubarb has 1.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Rhubarb and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - rhubarb has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Rhubarb and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - rhubarb has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both rhubarb and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - rhubarb has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Rhubarb has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - rhubarb has 8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Rhubarb and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - rhubarb 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 rhubarb - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and rhubarb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Rhubarb and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - rhubarb has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Rhubarb has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - rhubarb has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Shiitake mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both rhubarb and shiitake mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Rhubarb | Shiitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Niacin | 0.3 MG | 3.877 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.085 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.024 MG | 0.293 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 13 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Rhubarb is an excellent source of calcium and it has 42 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Rhubarb and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - rhubarb has 0.22mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Both rhubarb and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Rhubarb is very similar to rhubarb for potassium - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg 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: Rhubarb (Rhubarb, raw) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does rhubarb or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Rhubarb and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - rhubarb has 21 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
Does rhubarb or shiitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rhubarb and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - rhubarb has 4.5g of carbs for 100g and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
Does rhubarb or shiitake mushroom contain more calcium?
Rhubarb is a rich source of calcium and it has 42 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - rhubarb has 86mg of calcium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.
Does rhubarb or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both rhubarb and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Rhubarb is very similar to rhubarb for potassium - rhubarb has 288mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.