Shiitake Mushroom vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and yellow corn:
- Both shiitake mushroom and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Shiitake mushroom has 65% less calories than yellow corn.
- Shiitake mushroom has 68% less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Yellow corn has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shiitake mushroom has 65% less calories than yellow corn - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and yellow corn has 96 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to yellow corn for fat. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 21:68:12 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
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| Protein | 21% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 76% |
| Fat | 12% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom has 68% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both shiitake mushroom and yellow corn are high in dietary fiber. Shiitake mushroom has a little more dietary fiber (4%) than yellow corn by weight - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Shiitake mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than yellow corn - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6. Both shiitake mushroom and yellow corn contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shiitake mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of calcium - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Shiitake mushroom and yellow corn contain similar amounts of iron - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and yellow corn are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 39% more potassium than yellow corn - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or yellow corn contain more calories in 100 grams?Shiitake mushroom has 70% less calories than yellow corn - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and yellow corn has 96 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or yellow corn have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and yellow corn has 21g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or yellow corn contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and yellow corn are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom has 40% more potassium than yellow corn - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow corn has 218mg of potassium.