Shiitake Mushroom vs. Miso
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Miso
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
miso
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and miso:
- Both shiitake mushroom and miso are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Miso has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Miso is a great source of calcium and iron.
- Miso is an excellent source of protein.
- Shiitake mushroom has 73% less carbohydrates than miso.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Miso (Miso) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Miso is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 83% less calories than miso - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and miso has 198 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to miso for protein. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 23:68:10 and for miso, 25:49:26 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Miso | |
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| Protein | 23% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 49% |
| Fat | 10% | 26% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom has 73% less carbohydrates than miso - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and miso has 25.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shiitake mushroom and miso are high in dietary fiber. Miso has 116% more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and miso has 5.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and miso contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and miso has 6.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Miso is an excellent source of protein and it has 471% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and miso has 12.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shiitake mushroom has less saturated fat than miso - miso has 1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Miso and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - miso has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than miso - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and miso does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Miso and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - miso has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Miso has more Vitamin K than shiitake mushroom - miso has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Miso has more thiamin and Vitamin B12, however, shiitake mushroom contains more niacin and pantothenic acid. Both shiitake mushroom and miso contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Miso | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 0.906 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.337 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.199 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 0.08 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Miso is a great source of calcium and it has 27 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and miso has 57mg of calcium.
iron
Miso is a great source of iron and it has 507% more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and miso has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and miso are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 45% more potassium than miso - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and miso has 210mg 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 Miso (Miso) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or miso contain more calories in 100 grams?Miso is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 80% less calories than miso - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and miso has 198 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or miso have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than miso - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and miso has 25.4g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or miso contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and miso are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 50% more potassium than miso - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and miso has 210mg of potassium.