Crimini Mushroom vs. Shiitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Crimini 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
crimini mushroom
versus
shiitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom:
- Both crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium.
- Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more Vitamin B6.
- Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crimini mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to shiitake mushroom per calorie. Crimini mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 36:64:0 and for shiitake mushroom, 21:68:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crimini Mushroom | Shiitake Mushroom | |
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| Protein | 36% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 64% | 68% |
| Fat | ~ | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g 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 317% more dietary fiber than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 0.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - crimini mushroom has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - crimini mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has 500% more Vitamin D than crimini mushroom - crimini mushroom has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - crimini mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Crimini mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more Vitamin B6. Both crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Crimini Mushroom | Shiitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.095 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.49 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Niacin | 3.8 MG | 3.877 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11 MG | 0.293 MG |
| Folate | 25 UG | 13 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Crimini mushroom has 800% more calcium than shiitake mushroom - crimini mushroom has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - crimini mushroom has 0.4mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Both crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 47% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg 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: Crimini Mushroom (Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw) and Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does crimini mushroom or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - crimini mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
Is crimini mushroom or shiitake mushroom better for protein?
Crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - crimini mushroom has 2.5g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Does crimini mushroom or shiitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - crimini mushroom has 4.3g of carbs for 100g and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
Does crimini mushroom or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both crimini mushroom and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Crimini mushroom has 50% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - crimini mushroom has 448mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.