Shiitake Mushroom vs. Tomato Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Tomato Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shiitake mushroom
versus
tomato sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce:
- Both shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce are high in potassium.
- Shiitake mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 24 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to tomato sauce for fat. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 23:68:10 and for tomato sauce, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shiitake Mushroom | Tomato Sauce | |
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| Protein | 23% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 74% |
| Fat | 10% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Shiitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 67% more dietary fiber than tomato sauce - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of sugar - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of protein - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato sauce and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - tomato sauce has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato sauce has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - tomato sauce has 7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Tomato sauce has more Vitamin A than shiitake mushroom - tomato sauce has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than tomato sauce - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and tomato sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato sauce has more Vitamin E than shiitake mushroom - tomato sauce has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tomato sauce and shiitake mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato sauce has 2.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Shiitake mushroom has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce contain significant amounts of thiamin and folate.
| Shiitake Mushroom | Tomato Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.015 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.217 MG | 0.065 MG |
| Niacin | 3.877 MG | 0.991 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.5 MG | 0.309 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Tomato sauce has 600% more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Tomato sauce has 134% more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 0.96mg of iron.
potassium
Both shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to tomato sauce for potassium - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato sauce has 297mg 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 Tomato Sauce (Tomato products, canned, sauce) .
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FAQ
Does shiitake mushroom or tomato sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of calories - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and tomato sauce has 24 calories.
Does shiitake mushroom or tomato sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce contain similar amounts of carbs - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and tomato sauce has 5.3g of carbohydrates.
Does shiitake mushroom or tomato sauce contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and tomato sauce are high in potassium. Shiitake mushroom is very similar to tomato sauce for potassium - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and tomato sauce has 297mg of potassium.