Shiitake Mushroom vs. Chicken Broth
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Chicken Broth
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
chicken broth
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and chicken broth:
- Chicken broth has 14.4 times less carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom.
- Chicken broth has 4.6 times less calories than shiitake mushroom.
- Shiitake mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12.
- 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 Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken broth has 4.6 times less calories than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and chicken broth has 6 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to chicken broth per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 23:68:10 and for chicken broth, 42:29:29 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Chicken Broth | |
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| Protein | 23% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 29% |
| Fat | 10% | 29% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken broth has 14.4 times less carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than chicken broth - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and chicken broth contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.43g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Shiitake mushroom has 250% more protein than chicken broth - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chicken broth and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - chicken broth has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both chicken broth and shiitake mushroom are low in cholesterol - chicken broth has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Chicken broth and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - chicken broth has 0.6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than chicken broth - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chicken broth does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken broth and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken broth has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Shiitake mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, chicken broth contains more Vitamin B12. Both shiitake mushroom and chicken broth contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Chicken Broth | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.021 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 0.219 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 13 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shiitake mushroom and chicken broth contain similar amounts of calcium - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 4mg of calcium.
iron
Shiitake mushroom and chicken broth contain similar amounts of iron - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Shiitake mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than chicken broth - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg 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 Chicken Broth (Soup, chicken broth, ready-to-serve) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or chicken broth contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken broth has 4.6 times less calories than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and chicken broth has 6 calories.
Is shiitake mushroom or chicken broth better for protein?
Shiitake mushroom has 250% more protein than chicken broth - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and chicken broth has 0.64g of protein.
Does shiitake mushroom or chicken broth have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken broth has 14.4 times fewer carbohydrates than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and chicken broth has 0.44g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or chicken broth contain more potassium?
Shiitake mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 15 times more potassium than chicken broth - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and chicken broth has 18mg of potassium.