Shiitake Mushroom vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Eggplant has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to eggplant per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 21:68:12 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Eggplant | |
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| Protein | 21% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 82% |
| Fat | 12% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both eggplant and shiitake mushroom are high in dietary fiber. Eggplant has 20% more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Eggplant has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than eggplant - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and eggplant does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Eggplant has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both shiitake mushroom and eggplant contain significant amounts of folate.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Eggplant and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calcium - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron.
potassium
Both eggplant and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 33% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg 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: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .
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FAQ
Does eggplant or shiitake mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and shiitake mushroom has 34 calories.
Does eggplant or shiitake mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbohydrates.
Does eggplant or shiitake mushroom contain more potassium?
Both eggplant and shiitake mushroom are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 30% more potassium than eggplant - eggplant has 229mg of potassium in 100 grams and shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium.