Shiitake Mushroom vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Green Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and green bean:
- Both shiitake mushroom and green bean are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Green bean has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Green bean has signficantly more calcium than shiitake mushroom.
- Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shiitake mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and green bean has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to green bean for protein. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 21:68:12 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Green Bean | |
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| Protein | 21% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 76% |
| Fat | 12% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shiitake mushroom and green bean are high in dietary fiber. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to shiitake mushroom for dietary fiber - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and green bean has 3.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Shiitake mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and green bean has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both green bean and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Green bean has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than green bean - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and green bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Green bean has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Green bean has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Green bean has more thiamin and folate, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Green bean has signficantly more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and green bean has 37mg of calcium.
iron
Green bean has 151% more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and green bean has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and green bean are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 44% more potassium than green bean - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and green bean has 211mg 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 Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or green bean contain more calories in 100 grams?Shiitake mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and green bean has 31 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or green bean have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom and green bean contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and green bean has 7g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or green bean contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and green bean are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 40% more potassium than green bean - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and green bean has 211mg of potassium.